Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 18, 2016
- Invested on: November 17, 2017
Pierre Morrissette, C.M.
Oakville, Ontario
Pierre Morrisette has transformed the way Canadians understand the weather. Under his leadership, The Weather Network/MétéoMédia has become Canada’s leading national weather information distributor. Through his company, Pelmorex Media, he has promoted the development of new meteorological technologies to ensure that even the most remote Canadian towns are provided with accurate, up-to-date weather information. Dedicated to helping others, he is also a generous philanthropist in the areas of mental health, education and the arts, and is a mentor to young professionals at the Ivey School of Business.