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Mr. Jocelyn Demers

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    Awarded on: 1999-04-15
    Invested on: 2000-02-09
    As an oncohematologist, this great humanitarian has dedicated his professional life to helping children with cancer. He played a major role in the creation of Ronald MacDonald House in Montreal, which provides accommodation to the family members of sick children. Thanks to his determination to help advance research and his immense dedication, more children are able to survive and be cured.