Marc Bertrand

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Laval, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Julien Bertrand and Jacinthe Bertrand
September 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 758

Arms of Marc Bertrand
Arms of Marc Bertrand
Flag of Julien Bertrand
Differenced Arms for Julien Bertrand, son of Marc Bertrand Differenced Arms for Jacinthe Bertrand, daughter de Marc Bertrand
 
Arms of Marc Bertrand

Arms of Marc Bertrand

Blazon

Or a castle, on a chief Sable two pairs of flags each in saltire Or;

Symbolism

The gold colour honours Mr. Bertrand’s ancestors, who were gold prospectors in the Yukon (on his paternal side) and in the Abitibi region of Quebec (on his maternal side), the latter being his place of birth. The castle indicates his profession as an engineer and his experience in building and managing solid and sustainable projects. The blazon for the castle in French (château de sable, referring to a black castle but also meaning “sandcastle” in common parlance) signals the transitory nature of life. The four flags represent Mr. Bertrand’s French, Irish, Huron and Algonquin family heritage.

Crest

Blazon

A demi-wolf guardant Sable supporting on its shoulder a mast and sail proper charged with a grenade Or enflamed Gules;

Symbolism

The wolf alludes to Mr. Bertrand’s role as “leader of the pack” in his family and work. The sail illustrates his love of sailing, travelling and freedom. The grenade is the emblem of the Fusiliers Mont-Royal, the regiment where he rose through the ranks and where he founded his family with his wife, Johanne Senneville, C.D.

Motto

Blazon

FELICES MEMORIAS QUOTIDIE SERE;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Sow happy memories every day.”

Flag of Julien Bertrand

Flag of Marc Bertrand

Blazon

A pennant per pale Or and Sable charged with a castle and a wolf statant guardant counterchanged;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Differenced Arms for Julien Bertrand, son of Marc Bertrand

Differenced Arms for Julien Bertrand, son of Marc Bertrand

Blazon

The Arms of Marc Bertrand with the field and flags of the Arms Argent in place of Or during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Symbolism

The colour change is a temporary distinction to indicate he will inherit the full arms upon his father’s death.

Differenced Arms for Jacinthe Bertrand, daughter de Marc Bertrand

Differenced Arms for Jacinthe Bertrand, daughter de Marc Bertrand

Blazon

The Arms of Marc Bertrand with two parrots in place of the flags;

Symbolism

The parrot, an animal known for its ability to learn and to use language, symbolizes her profession as a speech-language pathologist.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 897 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Marc Bertrand

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Marc Bertrand and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Katherine Golightly

Calligrapher

Kathy Feig

Recipient Type

Individual