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St. Catharines, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
September 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 117
Arms of Robert William Peter Kemp-WelchBlazonVert a chevron Azure fimbriated between in chief a scroll bound and with two pendent seals, and in base a Canterbury cross Argent; SymbolismThe green and blue are taken from the Arms of the diocese of Niagara. The scroll and seals represent the office of Chancellor of the diocese, a position which both Mr. Kemp-Welch and his father filled as lawyers. The Canterbury cross is a symbol of Anglicanism. |
CrestBlazonA Catherine wheel Azure issuant from a circlet of trilliums proper; SymbolismThe Catherine wheel symbolizes Mr. Kemp-Welch’s residence in the city of St. Catharines, Ontario. The trillium flowers recall that Mr. Kemp-Welch’s father, Robert S. Kemp-Welch, was the Deputy Premier of Ontario from 1977 to 1985. |
MottoBlazonLAW FAITHFULLY APPLIED; SymbolismThis phrase relates to Mr. Kemp-Welch’s actions as a lawyer serving as the Chancellor of a faith organization. |
Flag of Robert William Peter Kemp-WelchBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1080 of the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |