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Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 418
Arms of David Macdonald StewartBlazonOr a fess chequy Azure and Argent between in chief a heart voided of the field between two cross-crosslets fitché Gules and in base a tobacco leaf proper, all within a bordure Gules; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The chequered blue and white pattern set on a yellow background is frequently found in the arms of members of the Scottish clan Stewart, while this type of cross is taken from the badge of Clan Donald, to which the Macdonalds belong. The tobacco leaf represents Mr. Stewart’s position as president of Macdonald Tobacco Inc., while the heart was a longstanding emblem of the tobacco sold by the company. |
CrestBlazonA demi-Himalayan cat holding a tobacco leaf proper; SymbolismThe Himalayan cat represents Mr. Stewart’s favourite pet, Tadja. The tobacco leaf repeats the symbolism of the Arms. |
MottoBlazonANIMUS ADVERSUS ADVERSA; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This Latin expression roughly translates to “Animosity is against contraries.” |
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 the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 21 February 1972. |