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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Eve Mary Richardson
November 12, 1996
Vol. III, p. 133
Arms of Nigel Harry RichardsonBlazonArgent on a cross Gules five lions passant guardant Or in each quarter a cross Gules charged with a compass rose Or; SymbolismThe red cross charged with lions is taken from the arms of York, England, and represents Mr. Richardson’s status as a Freeman of that city by patrimony. The red crosses charged with a compass rose in each quarter symbolize urban planning. Because a compass rose appears in the crest of the Northwest Territories, they are also a salute to that region, a focus of much of his professional work. The lions also symbolize the Lion of Judah and thus honour Mr. Richardson’s Jewish heritage. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a mural coronet Gules masoned Argent a grassy mound Vert thereon a boar statant Argent unguled and tusked Or; SymbolismThe mural crown in the colours of Canada is a reference to Mr. Richardson’s profession as an urban planner in this country. The boar taken from the Arms of the Bermuda Company honours Mr. Richardson birthplace. |
MottoBlazonBE NOT AFRAID; SymbolismThis is a phrase taken from William Shakespeare's The Tempest (Act III, scene ii) and reflects Mr. Richardson’s interest in the playwright and his works. |
Differenced Arms for Eve Mary Richardson, daughter of Nigel Harry RichardsonBlazonThe Arms of Nigel Harry Richardson within a bordure Or charged above the chief with three hearts and in base with one heart Gules; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; 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 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 937 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |