Omer Chouinard, C.M.
Moncton, New Brunswick
The son of an inshore fisherman in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Omer Chouinard has dedicated his career to studying local communities and protecting the environment. Professor emeritus of environmental studies at the Université de Moncton, he has piloted several interdisciplinary projects that have been instrumental in protecting ecosystems in the Maritime provinces, particularly in New Brunswick’s watersheds. By raising awareness among a wide range of stakeholders and bridging the gap between the community and academia, he advocates tirelessly for the preservation and reasonable development of natural resources.