Arms of Sylvain Fortin

Blazon

Per pale Vert and Or, a castle of one tower issuant from a base barry wavy, in dexter chief a sconce enflamed and in sinister chief a heart, all counterchanged;

Symbolism

Green represents both the name Sylvain—derived from the Latin word silva, meaning “forest”—and summer, Mr. Fortin’s favourite season. Yellow symbolizes enlightenment and, by extension, the knowledge he acquired during his university studies in health law. The bipartite composition evokes the idea of balance: it illustrates that knowledge, represented by the torch, and kindness, represented by the heart, are equally important and should always guide our actions. The torch and the heart also allude to the motto. The fortress refers to the name Fortin while also emphasizing a life dedicated to defending vulnerable people. The wavy lines evoke a moat filled with water that encircles a fortress; the water element pays tribute to Mr. Fortin’s mother, whose name alludes to water.