Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1999-04-15
Invested on: 1999-09-23
Founder and president of Le Bon Dieu dans la rue, for many years he has offered friendship and hope to young people living on the streets. In his van, "Pops" has been roaming Montreal's downtown area providing street kids with meals and understanding. He believes that all youth have the right to be respected and listened to without being judged and, for many of them, that makes the difference.