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===Arms=== {{Infobox COA wide |image = Sauve-arms.jpg |bannerimage = |badgeimage = |notes = Though Sauvé had been granted a [[coat of arms]] in 1985 by the [[College of Arms]], these were augmented by the [[Canadian Heraldic Authority]] upon its formation in 1988. |year_adopted = November 19, 1988 |crest = Upon a Helm mantled Azure doubled Or, on a Wreath Or and Azure alighting within a circlet composed alternately of Maple Leaves Gules and Fleurs-de-Lys Or a Dove wings elevated and addorsed holding in its beak a sprig of Olive both proper<ref name=RHSC>{{cite web| url=http://www.heraldry.ca/arms/s/sauve.htm| title=Arms of Past and Present Canadian Governors General > SAUVÉ, The Rt. Hon. Jeanne, CC, CMM, COM, CD| publisher=Royal Heraldry Society of Canada| access-date=March 5, 2009}}</ref> |torse = |helm = |escutcheon = Azure the Mace of the House of Commons of Canada Or in bend between in chief an Eagle displayed Or bearing in its beak a bolt of lightning Gules and in base a Lion passant guardant Or imperially crowned proper holding in the dexter paw a Maple Leaf Gules fimbriated Or<ref name=RHSC /> |supporters = On either side a Doe proper each gorged with a collar Argent pendant therefrom a Roundel barry wavy Argent and Vert<ref name=RHSC /> |compartment = |motto = '''VIS ET TOLERANTIA'''<br />''(Strength and tolerance)'' |orders = The ribbon and insignia of a Companion of the [[Order of Canada]] <br />'''DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM'''<br />''(They desire a better country)'' |other_elements = |banner = |badge = |symbolism = The dove bearing an olive branch symbolises peace, while the maple leaves and fleurs de lys on the coronet in which the dove sits are representative of Sauvé's French Canadian roots. The white tailed deer hearken to the symbols of [[Saskatchewan]], where Sauvé was born, and, on the shield they support, the phoenix represents Sauvé's resurgence from cancer, the lightning bolt her career in television and radio, the mace stands for her time as Speaker of the House of Commons, and the crowned lion—the crest of the [[Arms of Canada|Royal Coat of Arms of Canada]]—indicates that Sauvé served as the viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch. Hanging below the shield is the insignia of a Companion of the Order of Canada on the bow typically used by female members of the order. |previous_versions = '''Crest''': upon a Helm mantled Azure doubled Or, on a Wreath Or and Azure alighting within a circlet composed of Maple Leaves Gules a Dove wings elevated and addorsed holding in its beak a sprig of Olive both proper;<br />'''Escutcheon''': Azure the Mace of the House of Commons of Canada Or in bend between in chief an Eagle displayed Or and in base a Royal Crown proper Or;<br />'''Supporters''': on either side a Doe proper, Dexter applied with a Fleur de Lys Azure, Sinister applied with a Maple Leaf Gules<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.heraldry.ca/misc/arms_governorGeneral.htm| title=Arms of Past and Present Canadian Governors General| publisher=Royal Heraldry Society of Canada| access-date=March 12, 2009| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617210443/http://www.heraldry.ca/misc/arms_governorGeneral.htm| archive-date=June 17, 2009| url-status=dead}}</ref> }}
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