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Service de police de la Ville de Montréal
Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Supporters
December 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 474
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a fess conjoined with a pall reversed, all couped, voided throughout of the field and within a bordure embattled Argent;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet of fleurs-de-lis and maple leaves Or a tower Azure masoned Argent;
Supporters
Two beavers proper each gorged with a collar of fleurs-de-lis Azure, thistles, roses and shamrocks, and standing on a mount of maple leaves proper above barry wavy Argent and Azure;
Motto
RESPECT • INTÉGRITÉ • ENGAGEMENT;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and white are the colours of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM). The main figure on the shield is modelled on the SPVM’s star-like emblem, which has been used on uniforms and other items since the 1970s. The crenellated border symbolizes the city territory and the protection of its citizens.
Crest
The fleurs-de-lis are emblematic of the province of Quebec, and the maple leaves represent Canada. The tower is a symbol of protection and refuge. It also represents a gathering place.
Supporters
The beavers represent work and determination. These animals, and the flowers that make up their collars, are taken from the City of Montréal’s Coat of Arms and recall the links between the police service and the city.
Motto
This phrase means "Respect, integrity, commitment".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 3, 2015, in Volume 149, page 2336 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Service