- The Governor General of Canada
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Ville de Montréal-Est
Montréal-Est, Quebec
Grant of Arms
June 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 239
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a cross moline Argent irradiated Or a cogwheel Gules, on a chief Or a maple leaf proper between two fleurs-de-lis Azure;
Motto
PEUX CE QUE VEUX;
Symbolism
Arms
The fleurs-de-lis are taken from the arms of the province of Quebec and the maple leaf from the arms of Canada. The green of the maple leaf alludes to the goal of the founder of Montréal-Est, Joseph Versailles, to make it a garden city. The white cross symbolizes the city’s temporal and spiritual prosperity. The anchor-like ends of the cross represent the seaport; the gear wheel symbolizes mechanized industries; and the flames represent the cement and oil industries within the city. The arms may be ensigned by a mural crown, which represents civic authority.
Motto
Meaning “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”, the motto emphasizes that humanity’s progress in a wide range of activities becomes more virtuous in proportion to its good intentions.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2708 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Father Charles Lajeunesse, O.M.I. (1967).
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government