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Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Catherine Clément, Karl-Philippe Clément, Maxime Olivier Cardin, and Johan-Frédérick Clément
June 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 626
Arms of Claude ClémentBlazonOr three pallets Azure, overall three roundels gyronny Argent and Sable; SymbolismThe vertical stripes recall the ancient arms of Provence, France, from where Dr. Clément’s ancestors originated. The discs divided into pie sections symbolize the multiple personalities of people with schizophrenia, a mental illness for which Dr. Clément devoted a part of his career, especially in terms of rehabilitation and social re-inclusion. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of pellets and canes in saltire Argent a foal Azure crined and unguled Or holding between its forelegs a rod of Aesculapius Sable its serpent Argent; SymbolismThe horse is an animal that Dr. Clément identifies with and appreciates. It is represented as a foal to recall the many years Dr. Clément spent as an obstetrician. The rod of Aesculapius is a well-known symbol of medicine. The black discs symbolize hockey pucks and the fact that Dr. Clément was the team physician of the Montreal Canadiens. The canes indicate his many years of service as a geriatric physician. |
MottoBlazonIN SERVITIO FAMILIÆ ET MEDICINÆ; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “In the service of the family and medicine”. |
Flag of Claude ClémentBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Catherine Clément, daughter of Claude ClémentBlazonThe Arms of Claude Clément debruised of a three-point label Argent during her father’s lifetime This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe label indicates that she will inherit the full arms. |
Differenced Arms for Karl-Philippe Clément, son of Claude ClémentBlazonThe Arms of Claude Clément debruised of a plate in place of the roundel in the base; SymbolismThe white disc, representing a silver coin, illustrates his work in the commercial sales sector. |
Differenced Arms for Maxime Olivier Cardin, stepson of Claude ClémentBlazonThe Arms of Claude Clément debruised of a wheel Argent in place of the roundel in the base; SymbolismThe wheel symbolizes his work in the field of heavy machinery. |
Differenced Arms for Johan-Frédérick Clément, son of Claude ClémentBlazonThe Arms of Claude Clément debruised of a plate indented in place of the roundel in the base; SymbolismThe indented circle, resembling a seal affixed on documents, evokes his career as a notary. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 25, 2017 in Volume 151, page 1302 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert S. Bengry CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |