Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-10-21
Invested on: 2022-10-20
Liliane Colpron, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Liliane Colpron revolutionized the art of bread making in Quebec. A seasoned entrepreneur, she played a pioneering role in the growth of Quebec artisanal bakeries, particularly as co-founder of the Première Moisson bakeries. At the helm of the family business for two decades, she has contributed to the resurgence of locally grown bread-quality wheat while promoting sustainable agricultural practices and healthy eating. In addition to putting philanthropy at the heart of Première Moisson, she created the Fondation Gaïa Nova to support the development of a sustainable and inclusive global economy.