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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag for use by the Direction des normes professionnelles
February 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 110
Arms for use by the Direction des normes professionnellesBlazonVert a chevron reversed Or between in chief a unicorn’s head and in base three fleurs-de-lis Argent; SymbolismGreen and yellow are the colours of the Sûreté du Québec and recall the unwavering commitment of the staff to the organization. White is a colour of purity and yellow a colour of wisdom. The chevron alludes to the letter “V”, the first letter of the French word “vérité” (“truth”), an idea at the heart of the directorate’s activities. The unicorn’s head is a symbol of honesty and leadership, the directorate being responsible for showing the way to the highest professional standards. The fleurs-de-lis are at the symbol of both the Sûreté and of Quebec. |
CrestBlazonA demi-unicorn Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag for use by the Direction des normes professionnellesBlazonVert 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. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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