Jacques Jean Meor Shore, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Jacques Shore has made multi-faceted contributions to our country through his professional and community service. This leading lawyer has addressed matters of national importance and has been involved in government-related initiatives that have influenced public security, international trade and human rights. A prolific author, he is admired for his publications that benefit lawyers, judges and the public, and has written children’s books that promote interfaith understanding. Generous with his time and advice, he supports non-profit organizations, notably in the education and arts sectors, and is the founding chair of the Library and Archives Canada Foundation.