Arms of Claude Joseph Daniel Bigras

Blazon

Per fess Azure and Gules in chief a lion couchant guardant Or, in base three sprigs of Scotch broom issuant from a strawberry flower barbed and seeded proper;

Symbolism

The blue, which is Mr. Bigras’ favourite colour, represents the St. Lawrence River, while the red represents Montréal, where he lives. The lion, both serene and vigilant, staring straight at the observer, reflects Mr. Bigras’ leadership, energy and composure throughout his career. The three flowering broom sprigs allude to his two sons and stepdaughter. Highly resistant and used both to rehabilitate disused areas and formerly in the manufacture of brushes and brooms, the broom plant symbolizes hard work and cleanliness. Here, it more specifically represents Mr. Bigras’ career with janitorial services and building maintenance companies, as well as the values that guide his work, such as integrity, motivation and passion. The strawberry flower alludes to his spouse’s surname Lafleur, meaning “the flower” in French. Calling to mind homemade pies and jams made from freshly picked strawberries, this delicate flower also represents tradition, family and love, the ingredients of life that are dear to Mr. Bigras.