Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 7, 2015
• Invested on: November 18, 2015

For having served the public interest in Quebec with great dedication, and for her role as a mentor to women.

Known for her rigour and determination, Monique Jérôme-Forget embodies the notion of public service. Of note, she served as president and CEO of Quebec’s Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail, where she introduced innovative changes focusing on the prevention of workplace accidents. She is the first woman to serve simultaneously as president of Quebec’s treasury board and as Quebec’s minister of Finance, and she is credited with the pay equity settlement. Renowned for her efforts to encourage more women to hold high-level positions, she also brings her leadership to organizations and task forces related to economic development, governance, health and the arts.