Arms of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Arms of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Blazon
Gules a representation of a Montreal dwelling under construction (tempore 1680) between three garbs Or in centre chief on a square billet the mark of the Prime Ministership of Canada (Argent four maple leaves conjoined in cross at the stem Gules);
Symbolism
The late 17th–century Montreal townhouse honours Étienne Truteau, a master carpenter who was the original Trudeau ancestor in New France. It also alludes to the idea of building up society inherent in Mr. Trudeau’s own career. The garbs of wheat represent his family’s agricultural heritage from the 18th and 19th centuries. Their number refers to his three sons. The heraldic emblem of the Prime Minister of Canada appears in the upper centre.
Crest of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Blazon
A demi griffin Gules gorged with a ceinture fléchée Proper holding in the dexter foreclaw an ansul Or;
Symbolism
The griffin is an ancient symbol of justice and equity, often associated with the law. Mr. Trudeau’s legal career and his involvement with civil and constitutional law are also represented by the scales of justice. The ceinture fléchée, or sash, honours his coureurs des bois ancestors.
Motto of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Blazon
FAIRE CONTREPOIDS · PROVIDE COUNTERWEIGHTS;
Symbolism
This phrase expresses Mr. Trudeau’s philosophy of government. As it is shown in both official languages, it also acknowledges Mr. Trudeau’s commitment to official bilingualism.
Supporters of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Blazon
On a mound set with conifers Vert rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure dexter a coureur de bois (tempore 1680) holding in the dexter hand a canoe paddle the blade downwards all proper and sinister a Scots townswoman (tempore 1680) proper holding in the sinister hand a baton Azure;
Symbolism
The coureur de bois symbolizes Mr. Trudeau’s French Canadian pioneer ancestors, and the Scots townswoman his maternal heritage. The blue baton she holds is found in coats of arms associated with Scottish Elliotts. The compartment of trees and water symbolize the great natural landscape of Canada.
