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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
November 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 645
Arms of Jacques Jean Simon JansonBlazonPer pale Azure and Argent a Maritime pine tree between three chapes counterchanged; SymbolismThe Maritime pine tree, common in the south-west of France, recalls Mr. Janson’s homeland. The chapes, metal tips used to decorate scabbards, allude to his service as a reserve officer, and also pay homage to his ancestors who served France in wartime, most notably his father, his uncle and his grandfather. The colours, tree and chapes are also inspired by the design on a signet ring which has been handed down in the family for several generations. |
CrestBlazonA turtledove close Argent holding in its beak a chape Azure; SymbolismThe turtledove, a symbol of peace, is a migratory bird found in many parts of the world, including the Medoc in France, Canada, and California, where Mr. Janson and his family have lived. The chape repeats the symbolism of the arms. |
MottoBlazonFIDUS AMICIS INIMICISQUE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “Faithful to my friends and to my enemies”, refers to a resolution that Mr. Janson made as a youth and which he has always honoured. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 25, 2017 in Volume 151, page 1303 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |