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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 543
Arms of Daniel PépinBlazonPer chevron Gules and Argent in chief two snowflakes Argent and in base a phoenix Gules embellished Or; SymbolismThe white and red are taken from the arms of the cities of Laval and Montreal, where Mr. Pépin has lived, and of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Barrière in the Charente-Maritime department of the Poitou-Charentes region of France, where his ancestors originated. Red and white are also the heraldic colours of the Order of St. John in Canada (Priory of Canada), with which Mr. Pépin is very involved. The pointed shape alludes to a snow-capped mountain, recalling the twenty years he worked on the St. John Ambulance ski patrol. It also represents a summit, a goal to attain, as Mr. Pépin always tries to give the best of himself and to reach the summit in everything he does. The snowflakes represent his favourite sport, alpine skiing. Their number represents his two sons. The phoenix, a mythical animal that rises from its ashes, embodies his strength of character. Mr. Pépin is always ready to face his adversaries and is not afraid of responsibility, which he sees as a challenge. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of fleurs-de-lis and Maltese crosses Or, a demi-St. Bernard proper holding in its dexter paw a compass rose Argent and Gules; SymbolismA symbol of faithfulness and compassion, the dog represents commitment and service to others, values Mr. Pépin holds dear. The St. Bernard also represents his volunteer work as a member of the ski patrol. The compass rose, a symbol of direction, represents his leadership in accomplishing the tasks he is given in the various community organizations in which he is involved and in his professional commitments. The compass rose also refers to his studies in geography. The fleurs-de-lis in the crown symbolize his French roots and highlight that the Pépins were among the first families in Quebec. The Maltese cross illustrates the origins of the Order of St. John and its importance to Mr. Pépin. |
MottoBlazonENGAGÉ ET RESPONSABLE; SymbolismMeaning “Committed and responsible”, the motto reflects Mr. Pépin’s involvement in everything he does and his sense of duty. |
Flag of Daniel PépinBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Daniel PépinBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge separated by two bends sinister Gules inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Daniel PépinBlazonA phoenix’s head erased Gules embellished and surmounting two lightning bolts in saltire Or; SymbolismThe lightning bolts represent Mr. Pépin’s career in information and communication technology, and their number represents his two sons. The phoenix symbolizes his strength of character and his leadership. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1075 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |