Arms of André Albert Morin
Arms of André Albert Morin
Blazon
Gules a saltire Argent between in chief a Maltese cross, in base a balance surmounted by a sword point in base, in the dexter a lily, and in the sinister a Catherine wheel, all Or;
Symbolism
The colour red, the scales and the sword traditionally symbolize justice, representing Mr. Morin’s profession as a prosecutor with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. The St. Andrew’s cross alludes to the apostle whose name (André in French) Mr. Morin bears. The Maltese cross indicates that Mr. Morin is a Knight of Obedience of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and president of the Order’s Canadian association. The lily suggests Mr. Morin’s wife’s name, Liliane, while the Catherine wheel, named for St. Catherine of Alexandria, represents his daughter, Catherine.
Crest of André Albert Morin
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis Gules two lions combatant Or supporting an open book Argent bound Gules;
Symbolism
The two lions and the book are taken from the arms of the University of Poitiers, in France, where Mr. Morin earned his doctor of laws degree. The maple leaves on the crown reiterate that Mr. Morin works for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, while the fleurs-de-lis represent his French roots.
Motto of André Albert Morin
Blazon
DE LA JUSTICE NAÎT LA PAIX;
Symbolism
Meaning "Peace comes from justice," this phrase conveys Mr. Morin’s commitment to justice.
