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Sherbrooke, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Ezekiel Mireault, Audélie Mireault and Laurence Mireault
February 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 349
Arms of Daniel MireaultBlazonPer fess Vert and Or, in chief a tower Or issuant from the fess line, its portal Vert, charged with a Latin cross patonce Azure, in base two piles reversed meeting in fess point Vert; SymbolismGreen and gold are the colours of Mr. Mireault’s alma mater, the Université de Sherbrooke. Green also symbolizes growth and resilience, two strengths he demonstrated in raising his young family while building a business and continuing his post-graduate education. The tower (tour in French) alludes to the city of Tours, the birthplace of his first ancestor to settle in the Americas. The cross refers to his Christian faith. The paths extending out from the tower represent the importance of communication and sharing knowledge. Their convergence in a doorway conveys the idea of family cohesion. |
CrestBlazonA cheetah sejant guardant Or semé of ermine spots Azure and holding a hurt fimbriated and charged with a mullet Or; SymbolismFor Mr. Mireault, the cheetah symbolizes endurance. The star is that of Acadia, where François Amireault dit Tourangeau, his family’s ancestor, settled in the late 17th century. Positioned in the centre of a circle, it illustrates Mr. Mireault’s belief that the child should be at the heart of the family. The concentric arrangement of the elements reflects an ideal social structure, with each new generation benefiting from the protection and teachings of its predecessors. The ermine spots evoke the coat of arms of Brittany in France, alluding to the Breton origins of his mother’s family. |
MottoBlazonJE MIRE HAUT; SymbolismThis French phrase, meaning “I aim high,” is a pun on the name Mireault (Mire haut, literally “aim high”), expressing Mr. Mireault’s desire to go further and to improve. It is inspired by a phrase his loved ones use to tease him, which translates as "He who aims high." |
Flag of Daniel MireaultBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Daniel MireaultBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest and the Badge separated by a bend sinister Vert inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Daniel MireaultBlazonAn equilateral triangle Vert fimbriated and charged with a triquetra Or; SymbolismThe knot represents the infinite love that holds the members of a family together in a dynamic unity and illustrates a truth dear to Mr. Mireault, that there is strength in unity. The triangle symbolizes the Holy Trinity, recalling his Christian faith. |
Differenced Arms for Ezekiel Mireault, child of Daniel MireaultBlazonThe Arms of Daniel Mireault debruised of a wheel irradiated issuant from dexter chief Or; SymbolismThe radiant wheel alludes to the chariot in the vision of the biblical prophet Ezekiel, after whom he is named, while evoking the sun and thus his passionate nature and emotional intelligence. |
Differenced Arms for Audélie Mireault, child of Daniel MireaultBlazonThe Arms of Daniel Mireault debruised in dexter chief of a sword enflamed Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe flaming sword is an attribute of the biblical prophet Elijah (Élie in French), whose name inspired that of Audélie. The sword also evokes the strong emotions that make Audélie a fiery person. |
Differenced Arms for Laurence Mireault, child of Daniel MireaultBlazonThe Arms of Daniel Mireault debruised in dexter chief of a laurel sprig Or; SymbolismThe laurel is an attribute of St. Lawrence, whose feminine form of the name she bears. This tree, with its leaves that remain green even in winter, also symbolizes perseverance, a nod to Laurence’s unwavering determination. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |