Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2025-04-17
Jacques Parisien, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Jacques Parisien worked in communications for over 40 years. He helped steer the growth of Astral Media’s radio division, positioning the company as one of the largest media enterprises in Canada. A dedicated philanthropist, he has supported several cultural, educational and community organizations, including the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts and the Pointe-à-Callière Museum.