Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: November 21, 2014

A lawyer, newspaper publisher and university administrator, Michael Goldbloom is best known for his dedication to the people and city of Montréal. He was credited with the revival of its YMCA in the early 90s, and he has helped establish and give impetus to countless other civic organizations. His compassion and diplomacy have also helped foster linguistic duality in Montréal and throughout Quebec. He is a leader who naturally effects positive change; his governance has thus benefited the Toronto Star and Montréal’s The Gazette, as well as McGill and Bishop’s universities.