Companion of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1989-10-23
Invested on: 1990-04-18
Concurrently an author, playwright, actor, director, producer and administrator, Gratien Gé1inas has made a remarkable contribution to Canadian radio, theatre, television and cinema for over fifty years. His work is internationally renowned and his influence in the cultural community will be remembered by future generations. (This is a promotion within the Order).