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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Anne Alexia Françoise Harrison, Anthony Peter Harrison, Xavier Anthony Laporte and Alexandra Margaux Laporte
September 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 210
Arms of Peter HarrisonBlazonAzure a chief enarched Argent overall a convex kite counterchanged; SymbolismBlue represents the oceans, and white, the northern landscape. The curved line represents the 60th parallel north, a circle of latitude that crosses northern Canada, viewed from the north. The geometric shape alludes to an iceberg, with only a small portion of it emerging above the ocean. Together, these elements symbolize Dr. Harrison’s expertise in and contribution to the management of the Arctic Ocean, his research in the field and his work for the government of Canada. |
CrestBlazonTwo sockeye salmon leaping proper above a rose Gules between two trilliums, all barbed and seeded proper; SymbolismThe sockeye salmon – a species found in the North Pacific Ocean and adjacent rivers – refer to Dr. Harrison’s work in the field of ocean management as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada, in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and in other federal agencies. They also commemorate his meeting his spouse Christine Duverger at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, in a class on salmon management. The trillium is the emblematic flower of Ontario, where he and his spouse have resided for more than 50 years. The red rose of Lancaster is the symbol of the County of Lancashire, England, his birthplace. |
MottoBlazonPROTECTING NORTHERN OCEANS; SymbolismThis phrase summarizes the focus of Dr. Harrison’s professional life. |
Flag of Peter HarrisonBlazonA guidon, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Anne Alexia Françoise Harrison, child of Peter HarrisonBlazonThe Arms of Peter Harrison with an isosceles triangle counterchanged instead of the convex kite during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe triangle alludes to the letter A, the initial of her name, and to an arrowhead, symbolizing quickness of mind. |
Differenced Arms for Anthony Peter Harrison, child of Peter HarrisonBlazonThe Arms of Peter Harrison with a comet counterchanged instead of the convex kite; SymbolismThe comet pays tribute to his brief yet bright passage through this life. |
Differenced Arms for Xavier Anthony Laporte, grandchild of Peter HarrisonBlazonThe Arms of Peter Harrison with a billet counterchanged instead of the convex kite during his grandfather’s lifetime; SymbolismThe rectangle alludes to a door and refers to the name Laporte, which is French for “the door.” |
Differenced Arms for Alexandra Margaux Laporte, grandchild of Peter HarrisonBlazonThe Arms of Peter Harrison with a billet its upper edge enarched counterchanged instead of the convex kite; SymbolismThe arched figure alludes to a door and refers to the name Laporte, which is French for “the door.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.      |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDesirée Kern CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |