- The Governor General of Canada
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Pierre-Paul Pharand
Blainville, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Martin Pharand, Marc-André Pharand et Marie-Claire Pharand
September 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 552
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Blazon
Arms
Chequy Gules and Or on a pale Gules a chess king Or;
Crest
Issuant from a tower Or set within a circlet of maple leaves Gules, a wolf winged proper;
Motto
LA VÉRITÉ PAR LA CONNAISSANCE;
Symbolism
Arms
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
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
This French phrase means “Truth through knowledge”.