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Boucherville, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge
October 14, 1997
Vol. III, p. 204
Arms of Éric Robert SaumureBlazonVert three keys fesswise on a chief wavy Argent an escallop of St. James between two fleurs-de-lis Gules; SymbolismThe green background alludes to nature, while the wavy chief represents water. The keys symbolize openness to knowledge, an important value for Mr. Saumure. The shell, emblem of St. James (Jacques in French) refers to St. Jacques Street in Montreal, where he works in finance. The red fleurs-de-lis convey his Quebec and French roots while affirming his commitment to Canadian federalism. |
CrestBlazonA wyvern Vert langued Gules armed Argent collared with a crown also Argent heightened alternately with maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis holding in its dexter paw a heart Gules charged with a Saint Anthony's cross Argent; SymbolismThe winged sea-dragon embodies Mr. Saumure’s love of nautical activities. The heart represents family. The St. Anthony’s cross pays tribute through metonymy to Anthony of Padua, patron saint invoked for the recovery of lost objects. |
MottoBlazonBIEN PENSER BIEN AGIR; SymbolismThis phrase means "Think well, act well". |
Badge of Éric Robert SaumureBlazonA two-shackled padlock Argent; SymbolismOutlined in the fanciful lock are Mr. Saumure’s initials, E.S. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 1998 in Volume 132, page 522 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual |