Arms of Pierre-Paul Pharand
Arms of Pierre-Paul Pharand
Blazon
Chequy Gules and Or on a pale Gules a chess king Or;
Symbolism
The chessboard pattern and the chess king symbolize Mr. Pharand’s leadership qualities. Red, a colour of action and ardour, symbolizes the Canadian Army, in which two generations of Pharands have served. For Mr. Pharand, gold represents justice and clemency, and it is also the colour of the insignia of the commissioned ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces, thus representing Mr. Pharand’s command skills and qualities as a leader.
Crest of Pierre-Paul Pharand
Blazon
Issuant from a tower Or set within a circlet of maple leaves Gules, a wolf winged proper;
Symbolism
An authoritative, social and intelligent animal, the wolf is another representation of Mr. Pharand’s leadership qualities. The maple leaves, a national symbol of Canada, represent where he works and lives. The tower symbolizes the sanctuary of the family home. The wings represent Mr. Pharand’s passion for travel and personal development.
Motto of Pierre-Paul Pharand
Blazon
LA VÉRITÉ PAR LA CONNAISSANCE;
Symbolism
This French phrase means “Truth through knowledge”.
