Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2000-04-27
Invested on: 2001-02-28
Throughout his career as a senior banking executive, he has demonstrated outstanding dedication to his community. In addition to supporting many social and humanitarian causes, particularly those relating to youth and the family, he has promoted arts and culture. Whether as Chairman of the Greater Montréal United Way Board, or as a member of a task force to combat poverty and impoverishment, his actions have always underscored the importance of community spirit in achieving greater social justice.