Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal

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Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms and Badge
October 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 219

Arms of the Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal
Arms of the Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal
Badge of the Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal
 
Arms of the Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal

Arms of the Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal

Blazon

Gyronny Argent and Gules on a wheel of eight spokes each terminating in a fleur-de-lis, a Maltese cross all counterchanged;

Symbolism

The wheel evokes the emblem of the Rotary Club of Montreal, which founded the Institute. The Maltese cross honours the Institute’s connections to the Order of St. John. Here, red and white, the colours of the Red Cross, represent medicine. Finally, the fleurs-de-lis symbolize the province of Quebec, where the Institute is located.

Crest

Blazon

A cubit arm issuant from clouds proper, the hand grasping a maple leaf Vert irradiated and charged with a fleur-de-lis Or;

Symbolism

The arm issuing from clouds represents the notion of divine healing, while the hand holding a maple leaf conveys the idea of the rehabilitation of Canadians with disabilities.

Motto

Blazon

AD VITAM NOVAM;

Symbolism

This Latin expression meaning “Towards a new life” conveys the Institute’s goal for its patients.

Badge of the Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal

Badge of the Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal

Blazon

A wheel of eight spokes Gules charged with a Maltese cross Argent;

Symbolism

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

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of the Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of John Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald, College of Arms, London.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 1 June 1965.