Awarded on: 2015-12-15
Vanier, Ontario
Joffre Bélanger has been a leader in ensuring the growth and vitality of his community; of note, he spearheaded the project to change the name of the town of Eastview to Vanier in honour of former governor general Georges P. Vanier. Over the years, he has been involved with the Club Optimiste, the Club 60 de Vanier and the Cercle de l'Amitié; he founded the Centre d'accueil Champlain; and now, at 100 years of age, continues to volunteer his time in his parish.