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Paul Comtois

Québec, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 602

Arms of Paul Comtois
Arms of Paul Comtois

Arms of Paul Comtois

Blazon

Or on a grassy mount issuant in base an elm tree proper, on a chapé Vert two garbs Or each bound with a wreath of maple leaves proper;

Symbolism

The elm tree refers to the Ferme des ormes (“Farm of the Elms”) which His Honour inherited and managed for a long time. The garbs allude to his training as an agronomist and his work as a farmer.

Crest of Paul Comtois

Blazon

A lion’s gamb eradicated Or billety Azure holding a miner’s pick proper;

Symbolism

The miner’s pick recalls that His Honour was Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys of Canada (1957-1961) before becoming lieutenant-governor of Quebec (1961-1966).

Motto of Paul Comtois

Blazon

SOIS FRANC ET HONNÊTE;

Symbolism

This phrase means “Be upfront and honest”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3150 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Paul Comtois

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the heralds of the College of Arms, London (1963).

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Individual

Notes

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 20 February 1963.