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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 36
Arms of Christopher James EdgarBlazonSable a Canada lynx rampant within a tressure issuant from the outer edge thereof hop flowers stems inwards Argent; SymbolismBlack is for the idea of mystery, and for Mr. Edgar’s love of adventure and discovery. White symbolizes the northern climate and his enjoyment of winter sports. Together, they denote the battle between darkness and light, between good and evil, and thus represent his quest for serenity. The use of the rampant beast within a thin frame is a nod to the royal arms of Scotland, the country of Mr. Edgar’s ancestors. The hops indicate his many years of service building craft breweries in Ontario, which provided the foundation for the other businesses he has started. As a resourceful and discreet predator that thrives in harsh conditions, the Canada lynx represents Mr. Edgar’s entrepreneurship and his enjoyment of a quiet and private life. As a symbol of the Canadian outdoors, the lynx recalls his love of hunting and spending time in the woods. It also embodies many cat-like qualities he admires, such as playfulness and proficiency, loyalty and independence, carefulness and curiosity, and strength and agility. |
CrestBlazonAn eastern massasauga rattlesnake nowed guardant Argent spotted and langued Sable; SymbolismThe eastern massasauga rattlesnake willingly shares its territory with others, while being protective of its boundaries and kin. It has the power to bring down foes larger than itself and the wisdom to do it only when necessary. It thus represents Mr. Edgar’s ideals of control, patience, cooperation and respect of rules. |
MottoBlazonLET US DO OR DEE; SymbolismMeaning “Let us do or die,” these Scots words conclude the patriotic song Scots Wha Hae, whose lyrics were written by Robert Burns, Mr. Edgar’s favourite poet. They are a reminder of his Scottish roots as well as of the importance he gives to doing things through to the end. |
Flag of Christopher James EdgarBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Christopher James EdgarBlazonA standard of two points, the Arms in hoist, the fly Sable charged with the Badge and two hop flowers all separated by two bends sinister Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Christopher James EdgarBlazonA key and a spear in saltire entwined by an eastern massasauga rattlesnake nowed guardant Argent spotted and langued Sable; SymbolismThe white spear alludes to Mr. Edgar’s name, which comes from the Old English words ead and gar, meaning respectively “wealth” and “spear.” The key symbolizes real estate and his work in the field. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 2022 in Volume 156, page 1206 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |