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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms
October 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 430
Arms of Jean-Jacques Louis LussierBlazonErmine on a chevron Azure three escallops Or, on a chief Gules three cross-crosslets Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The ermine background is found in the original coat of arms of the University of Ottawa and could refer to Dr. Lussier’s long association with this institution culminating in his 18 years as dean of the Faculty of Medicine. The shells are an attribute of St. James (Jacques in French), and thus possibly allude to one of his names. |
CrestBlazonA demi-unicorn Argent armed, unguled, crined and tufted Or holding between its forelegs a chaplet of roses Gules barbed, seeded and leaved proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The unicorn was reputed to have healing powers, so its use here might allude to Dr. Lussier’s membership in the medical profession. The garland of roses (rosarium in Latin) likely refers to a rosary and thus to Dr. Lussier’s Catholic faith. |
MottoBlazonJE TIENS QUE DIEU FAIT TOUT POUR LE MEILLEUR; SymbolismThis French phrase means “I hold that God does everything for the best.” |
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 the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 11 December 1972.
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