Arms of Arthur Joseph LeBlanc
Arms of Arthur Joseph LeBlanc
Blazon
Tierced in pairle reversed Azure, Gules and Argent, in chief two closed books Or edged Argent, in base a ship Azure of three sails Azure charged with a mullet Or, Argent and Gules;
Symbolism
The colours are taken from the Acadian flag, His Honour being the first Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia of Acadian descent and the first francophone since 1713. The ship’s sails are in the form of the Acadian flag. The ship honours His Honour’s mariner ancestors, and is also a symbol of Acadia and of New Brunswick, the birthplace of Her Honour Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc. The books symbolize Their Honours’ commitment to education and the arts.
Crest of Arthur Joseph LeBlanc
Blazon
A balance its pivot a ship’s wheel Or, issuant from a coronet of maple leaves Gules and treble clefs, its rim Azure;
Symbolism
The balance is a symbol of justice and refers to His Honour’s career as a lawyer and a judge. The ship’s wheel connects the design to the ship in the arms. The maple leaves allude to his service to Canada, and the treble clefs indicate Their Honours’ support for the arts.
Motto of Arthur Joseph LeBlanc
Blazon
DONNER LE MEILLEUR DE SOI;
Symbolism
Meaning “Give the best of yourself,” this phrase is a guiding principle for His Honour.
Supporters of Arthur Joseph LeBlanc
Blazon
Two blue jays standing on a mount of mayflowers proper;
Symbolism
The blue jay is a local bird species. The mayflowers are the provincial flower of Nova Scotia.
