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North Bay, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Supporters, with differences to Samantha Anna Jade Rota
November 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 37
Arms of Anthony Michael Gerard RotaBlazonGules a wheel Or between in each corner a trillium flower Argent; SymbolismThe wheel, or rota in Latin, highlights the historic roots of Mr. Rota’s surname. The trillium is the floral emblem of Ontario, the province which he proudly calls home. Red is the emblematic colour of the Liberal Party of Canada, which he represents as a Member of Parliament. |
CrestBlazonA phoenix displayed wings inverted Or embellished Gules supporting the mace of the House of Commons of Canada palewise Or; SymbolismThe phoenix represents longevity and power, as well as being a symbol of cyclical nature of history, awareness of which is important in politics. The mace indicates the authority of the Speaker, a position Mr. Rota occupies in the House of Commons. |
MottoBlazonINTEGRITAS FIDENTIAQUE; SymbolismThese Latin words mean “Integrity and resolve.” |
SupportersBlazonDexter an Italian wolf, sinister an eastern wolf, both standing on a rocky mount proper set with a yin-yang symbol Argent and Sable and strewn with maple leaves Gules, lilies and trillium flowers proper; SymbolismThe wolves symbolize cooperation, leadership and strong family ties. The Apennine wolf refers to Mr. Rota’s Italian heritage. The eastern or Algonquin wolf, native to the Great Lakes region and southeastern Canada, represents the Canadian branch of his family. The yin-yang symbol honours Mr. Rota’s daughter, Samantha, who was born in China. The rocky terrain depicts the Canadian Shield, on which North Bay, Ontario, is located and where Mr. Rota was born. The maple leaves represent Canada, a country of great opportunities, while the lilies honour Mr. Rota’s wife, Chantal Piché, whose family is Franco-Ontarian and proud of its French ancestry. Together with the trillium flowers, these symbols serve as a foundation for the Rota family’s pride in their Canadian, Italian, Franco-Ontarian and Chinese origins. |
Differenced Arms for Samantha Anna Jade Rota, child of Anthony Michael Gerard RotaBlazonThe Arms within a bordure Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit 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 19, 2022 in Volume 156, page 1206 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Samy Khalid, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |