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Laval, Quebec
Grant of Arms
November 7, 1997
Vol. III, p. 207
Arms of Jean Claude Raynald ArsenaultBlazonAzure a mullet Or between three dolphins Argent; SymbolismThe blue alludes to the sea. The star commemorates the Acadian descent of Mr. Arsenault, and the dolphins represent the Gaspé Peninsula, his native region. |
CrestBlazonTwo anchors in saltire Azure surmounted by the badge of the regiment Les Fusiliers Mont Royal proper; SymbolismThe two anchors recall the mariner occupation of Pierre Arsenault, the first ancestor to arrive in Quebec. The badge of the Fusiliers Mont Royal refers to Mr. Arsenault’s military service in that regiment. |
MottoBlazonSEMPER PROCEDENS; SymbolismSEMPER PROCEDENS, meaning “Always forward”, mirrors the motto of the Fusiliers Mont Royal, “NUNQUAM RETRORSUM” which translates as “Never backward”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on January 30, 1999 in Volume 133, page 180 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual |