Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2017
• Invested on: February 01, 2019

Pierre Bourgie, C.M., O.Q.
Montréal, Quebec

With a passion for the visual arts and music, Pierre Bourgie is deeply committed to galvanizing Montréal’s cultural scene. An accomplished businessman and philanthropist, he created the Arte Musica Foundation, which added a musical dimension to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts’ mandate, notably transforming a historic site into a concert hall. He also serves as a mentor and encourages philanthropy among young people and businesses. Several major Quebec corporations and organizations dedicated to culture have benefited from his leadership.