Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: April 4, 2018
- Invested on: November 05, 2018
Gilles Desjardins, M.S.M.
Gatineau, Quebec
A leader in real estate in the Outaouais, Gilles Desjardins is improving the well-being of citizens in the National Capital Region through his philanthropic support of more than 300 organizations. He is a benefactor of the arts and culture, offering his patronage to Francophone cultural organizations in both Quebec and Ontario. Furthermore, he supports efforts to improve health care in the Outaouais through his generous financial contributions to the Gatineau Health Foundation.