Robert Pichette

Robert Pichette
Born Joseph Robert Pichette
August 7, 1936
Edmundston, New Brunswick
Nationality Canadian
Known for Designer of the flag of New Brunswick

Robert Pichette ONB AIH FRHSC (born 7 August 1936) is the son of Albert Pichette, Judge of the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick. The designer of the flag of New Brunswick, Pichette has been involved in heraldry and vexillology for much of his life, and currently holds the title of Dauphin Herald Extraordinary with the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Flag of New Brunswick

Main article: Flag of New Brunswick

The current flag of New Brunswick, which is a banner of the provincial coat of arms,[1] was adopted by proclamation on 24 February 1965.[2] Robert Pichette, at the time the Administrative Assistant in the Premier's office, was instrumental in having the design and prototypes created in under two weeks. Political pressure to proclaim the Red Ensign as the new provincial flag prompted the quick design.[3] Pichette was assisted by Alan Beddoe, who drew the actual design.[3]

Honours and awards

References

  1. "Ceremonial and Canadian Symbols Promotion - New Brunswick". Canadian Heritage. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
  2. "Symbols of New Brunswick". .gnb.ca. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Fraser, Alistair B. (1998-01-30). "New Brunswick". The Flags of Canada. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
  4. "Government House; The Canadian Heraldic Authority—Commissions of Office" (PDF). Canada Gazette Part I (Government of Canada) 141 (41): 588. 2007-03-17.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 "Order of New Brunswick". Gnb.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-10-10. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
  6. "Complete List of Recipients". .gnb.ca. Retrieved 2010-11-03.

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