Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2017
• Invested on: January 24, 2018

Jean Perrault, C.M., C.Q.
Sherbrooke, Quebec

Known for his civic dedication, Jean Perrault has worked tirelessly toward the economic, tourism, cultural and sport development of his community. Having worked for over 30 years as a city councillor and mayor of the City of Sherbrooke, he left lasting legacies. As president of the Union des municipalités du Québec and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), he promoted improved public and educational infrastructures across Canada effectively and with distinction. He also integrated bilingualism into the FCM, an organization that has existed for over a century.