Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 11, 2017
• Invested on: July 05, 2018

Léonie Couture, C.M., C.Q.
Montréal, Québec

A pioneer of relational health, Léonie Couture is the founder and executive director of Herstreet. Driven by a humanist and feminist vision, she has devoted nearly 40 years to giving a voice to those experiencing poverty and homelessness. In addition to the housing and meals offered by the organization’s three shelters in Montréal, she provides care, support and a sense of security to enable women to heal their wounds and ease their suffering. Her ongoing efforts empower more than 1 000 women each year to overcome difficult situations.