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Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms and Badge
October 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 219
Arms of the Rehabilitation Institute of MontrealBlazonGyronny Argent and Gules on a wheel of eight spokes each terminating in a fleur-de-lis, a Maltese cross all counterchanged; SymbolismThe wheel evokes the emblem of the Rotary Club of Montreal, which founded the Institute. The Maltese cross honours the Institute’s connections to the Order of St. John. Here, red and white, the colours of the Red Cross, represent medicine. Finally, the fleurs-de-lis symbolize the province of Quebec, where the Institute is located. |
CrestBlazonA cubit arm issuant from clouds proper, the hand grasping a maple leaf Vert irradiated and charged with a fleur-de-lis Or; SymbolismThe arm issuing from clouds represents the notion of divine healing, while the hand holding a maple leaf conveys the idea of the rehabilitation of Canadians with disabilities. |
MottoBlazonAD VITAM NOVAM; SymbolismThis Latin expression meaning “Towards a new life” conveys the Institute’s goal for its patients. |
Badge of the Rehabilitation Institute of MontrealBlazonA wheel of eight spokes Gules charged with a Maltese cross Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
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 John Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald, College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 1 June 1965. |