- 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.
Charles Tupper
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms and Supporters
June 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 511
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Blazon
Arms
Per fess Azure and Or on a fess Ermine, between in chief two boars passant Or and in base a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper, three escallops Gules;
Crest
Upon a grassy mount Vert a greyhound statant Sable charged with two escallops Or and holding in its mouth a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper;
Supporters
Two greyhounds Sable each collared and pendent therefrom an escutcheon Or charged with a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper;
Motto
L’ESPOIR EST MA FORCE;
Symbolism
Arms
Not available.
Crest
Not available.
Supporters
Not available.
Motto
This phrase means “Hope is my strength”;
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 3, 2015, in Volume 149, page 2337 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual
Prime Minister
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, on 7 August 1886 (Arms, Crest and Motto) and on 28 August 1886 (Supporters).