Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-10-21
Invested on: 2022-12-14
Claude Meunier, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
By embracing the absurd, Claude Meunier has transformed the rules of comedy in Quebec. Making a name for himself first as part of the comedy trio Paul et Paul, then in the duo Ding et Dong, he continued his meteoric rise as co-writer of the plays Les Voisins and Broue, and as the creator and writer of the television series La Petite Vie, in which he also starred. Drawing record-breaking numbers of viewers, this comedy has left its mark on generations and is now an integral part of Quebec’s heritage. A philanthropist and volunteer, he has never hesitated to lend his creative talent to support a wide variety of causes.