Ida Gallant, Wellington, Prince Edward Island
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Ida Gallant has always found the time to devote herself to community service, even with a full schedule and seven children under her care. For over 40 years, she has organized and directed recreational activities for youth and seniors. To meet the needs of Wellington's Francophone residents, she fought for access to French-language medical services. During the 1990s, she helped found the Evangeline Community Health Centre and Le Chez-nous Ltée, a long-term care facility. In addition, she helped raise the necessary funds for building the Coopérative d'hébergement Le Bel Âge, a rental housing project. This proud Acadian's hard work has greatly contributed to the success of major projects and to her community's development.