Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2017-05-11
Invested on: 2018-05-10
Félix Maltais, C.M.
Québec, Quebec
For the past 35 years, Félix Maltais has been kindling a passion for science in several generations of young Canadians. He imagined and founded Les Débrouillards, a science education movement that, through magazines, books, activities, television programs and websites, offers young people the joy of discovery. The Les Débrouillards concept emphasizes understanding natural phenomena while helping youth to develop critical thinking skills. The movement is also present in several Francophonie countries.