Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2026

Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec

Juanita Westmoreland Traoré is a trailblazing legal figure who broke barriers as Quebec’s first Black judge and Canada’s first Black law dean. She also became the first Black woman to teach law at two major Quebec universities. Her enduring commitment to equality and justice continues to inspire students and young professionals.