Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2015-09-29
Invested on: 2016-10-05
Concerned parents Paul Dubé, Jean-Claude Mahé and Angéline Martel helped ensure access to quality education for minority Francophone communities across Canada. Their advocacy work set a legal precedent that resulted in parents obtaining the right to representation on school boards with the goal of improving minority language instruction and facilities. These efforts have strengthened Canada’s identity as a bilingual and inclusive nation.