Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal

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REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF MONTREAL

Official blazon

Gyronny Argent and Gules on a wheel of eight spokes each terminating in a fleur-de-lis, a Maltese cross all counterchanged
Crest: A cubit arm issuant from clouds proper, the hand grasping a maple leaf Vert irradiated and charged with a fleur-de-lis Or
Motto: Ad vitam novam

Origin/meaning

The 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. The 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. The Motto traslates as “Towards a new life” conveys the Institute’s goal for its patients. The Arms was approved by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on October 20, 2023.