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Diane Pichette

Plessiville, Quebec
Grant of Arms
June 15, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 121

Arms of Diane Pichette
Arms of Diane Pichette Arms of Diane Pichette

Arms of Diane Pichette

Blazon

Azure a lion rampant crowned and holding an escutcheon Or charged with a cross engrailed Sable;

Symbolism

Blue and gold are the favourite colours of Ms. Pichette. The lion symbolizes upholding the law and the crown, reflecting Ms. Pichette’s service as Crown Attorney. The smaller gold shield displaying a cross engrailed is a simplified version of the arms borne by Saint Yves de Kermartin of Brittany, patron saint of lawyers, whose family arms were blazoned "Or a cross engrailed between four alerions Sable".

Motto of Diane Pichette

Blazon

JE MAINTIENDRAY;

Symbolism

The motto, meaning “I will maintain”, refers to Ms. Pichette’s commitment to serve the law.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4058 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Diane Pichette Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Diane Pichette Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Diane Pichette Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Diane Pichette

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