Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: October 20, 2022

Louis Paquin, C.M.
Saint-Boniface, Manitoba

A pioneer in Franco-Manitoban television production, Louis Paquin has proven himself to be a proud advocate for the Canadian Francophonie. As co-founder of Les Productions Rivard and member of the Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada, he has improved the production conditions for linguistic minorities in Canada, enabling regional production companies to develop their potential and thrive on the Canadian television landscape. Because of his efforts, series such as La ruée vers l’or and La grande traversée were able to appeal to a wide audience from coast to coast to coast.