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North York, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Laura Michelle Christina Chiu
January 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 266
Arms of John ChiuBlazonArgent on a chevron Gules between three crosses patonce Azure, three Confucian hats Or; SymbolismThe hats represent wisdom and Confucian philosophy, whereas the crosses represent Christianity. Together, they represent Mr. Chiu's values, beliefs and faith. At the same time, they create a balance of Eastern and Western symbolism, a reference to Mr. Chiu's heritage and his embraced homeland, Canada. |
CrestBlazonA Chinese lion sejant Gules grasping in its dexter paw a key Or and a quill Argent; SymbolismThe rendition of the lion used here is associated with wisdom, energy and courage, and it honours Mr. Chiu's values and heritage. It holds a key, representative of Mr. Chiu's work as a chartered secretary, and a quill pen, representative of his work as a management accountant. |
MottoBlazonPROBITAS ET MODESTIA; SymbolismA Latin phrase meaning "Honesty and modesty", values that are particularly important to Mr. Chiu. |
Flag of John ChiuBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Or charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge separated by two bends Argent fimbriated and bearing the Motto in letters Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of John ChiuBlazonOn a torteau two quills in saltire Argent surmounted by a key Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Laura Michelle Christina Chiu, daughter of John ChiuBlazonThe Arms of John Chiu debruised of a three point label Gules; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismLaura Michelle Christina Chiu uses her father's Arms with a three-point label in red, the mark of an eldest child, who is designated the heir to the arms. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3981 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |