Arms of Peter Andrew Stewart Milliken
Arms of Peter Andrew Stewart Milliken
Blazon
Per fess Argent and Gules a fess wavy per fess wavy Azure and Argent, in chief two demi lions Gules issuant from the fess, in base a garb Or;
Symbolism
The arms are partly based on those assigned by the Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland to Milliken of that Ilk. The predominant colours of red and white not only refer to these historic arms but, as the national colours of Canada, to Mr. Milliken’s service to the nation as a parliamentarian and Speaker of the House of Commons. The wavy blue and white bands refer both to another part of Mr. Milliken’s Scots ancestry through the use of the Stewart colours, and to the waters around Kingston, the centre of Mr. Milliken’s constituency service. The wheatsheaf in the base honours his father’s western Canadian agricultural heritage.
Crest of Peter Andrew Stewart Milliken
Blazon
Issuant from a Loyalist military coronet Or a demi lion Gules holding the Mace of the House of Commons of Canada Or;
Symbolism
The Loyalist military coronet symbolizes Mr. Milliken’s Loyalist heritage as a descendant of Charles Rose, who fought in the American Revolutionary War in the King’s Royal Regiment of New York. The red lion represents both family heritage through the traditional Scots symbolism for the name and Mr. Milliken’s own determined spirit of service. The mace refers to Mr. Milliken’s high public office, using the traditional symbol of the authority of the House of Commons.
Motto of Peter Andrew Stewart Milliken
Blazon
JE REGARDE BIEN;
Symbolism
Meaning “I look carefully”, it echoes the traditional motto of the family in Scotland, “Regarde bien”.
Supporters of Peter Andrew Stewart Milliken
Blazon
Two griffins Or each gorged with a Loyalist military coronet Gules and standing on a grassy mound Vert;
Symbolism
The supporters are another reference to Kingston and its unique history, since a griffin is one of two supporters in the City’s arms. Mr. Milliken’s Loyalist military ancestry is underlined through the use of the coronets. The grassy mound represents the lands of Mr. Milliken’s constituency and the lawns of Parliament Hill.
