- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Benjamin Joel Trister
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to William Michael Trister, Rachel Elizabeth Trister, Leanna Simone Trister, and Zoë Gabriella Trister
May 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 28
[ previous page ]
Blazon
Arms
Gules three piles reversed, on a chief Argent three billets Azure;
Crest
A demi horse Argent crined and unguled Azure, charged on the shoulder with a trillium Gules and supporting a spear flory Argent hafted Gules;
Motto
FAMILY• JUSTICE • PUBLIC SERVICE;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and white are the colours of Canada and of McGill University, and blue and white are the colours of Quebec, where Mr. Trister grew up. The white triangular shapes represent floodlights and, by extension, theatre and film entertainment. The design thus alludes to Mr. Trister’s professional association with the film industry. It also indicates his acting involvement with community theatre. The three blue rectangular shapes represent Canadian passports, an indication of Mr. Trister’s field of specialization in immigration law.
Crest
The horse is a strong, dependable, hardworking and versatile creature. The trillium is a symbol of Ontario, Mr. Trister’s province of residence. The spear is taken from the arms of the city of Trieste in Italy, the home of Mr. Trister’s ancestors, and a possible source of the surname. The distinctive spearhead also alludes to the province of Quebec.
Motto
Not applicable