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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag for use by the Direction des relations internationales et du protocole
February 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 107
Arms for use by the Direction des relations internationales et du protocoleBlazonVert an oak tree eradicated Or fructed Gules; SymbolismThe oak symbolizes rebirth as well as stability, two indispensable elements in international relations and protocol. The acorns represent the relationships and networks established by the directorate. |
CrestBlazonA phoenix Vert embellished and issuant from flames Or; SymbolismThe phoenix represents the passage of time and the long-term work of the directorate. It also symbolizes history and the cycles of life, as well as the past, the present and the future. |
Flag for use by the Direction des relations internationales et du protocoleBlazonVert the Badge of the Sûreté du Québec (as granted by the Chief Herald of Canada on 15 March 2005), a canton of the Arms fimbriated Or; 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 November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3052 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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