Companion of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 4, 1995
• Invested on: February 15, 1996

One of the great thinkers of modern times and a professor at McGill University, he is a leading intellectual in the field of social sciences and humanities. His scholarly works have been translated into many languages and his commentaries on contemporary issues, such as individual rights and collective responsibility, are a reference point for all concerned with the progress of civilization.