Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-10-21
Invested on: 2022-10-20
Jacques Légaré, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Jacques Légaré is one of Canada’s leading demographers. Professor emeritus at Université de Montréal, he played a key role in creating the databases for the Research Program in Historical Demography and the Registre de la population du Québec ancien, which solidified his international reputation. His work has guided the work of several generations of researchers, while enabling citizens to learn more about their family history by retracing the paths of their ancestors. A renowned communicator, he is known to the general public for his media appearances, where he discusses a range of topics, including population aging.