Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2024-04-17
Invested on: 2026-06-25
Pierre Legault, C.M., M.S.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Social entrepreneur Pierre Legault has devoted his career to supporting those in need. Trained as a psychoeducator, he is renowned for using the economy to underpin social and sustainable development. He co-founded several social and environmental organizations helping disadvantaged people, including Moisson Montréal, Quebec’s first food bank, and Renaissance, an innovative enterprise serving as a springboard into the job market for those seeking employment.