Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 2005
• Invested on: November 18, 2005

Rita Lafontaine is undoubtedly one of our finest actresses. Her talent is immense, and the public adores her. The sheer breadth of her repertoire demonstrates her versatility as she moves seamlessly from theatre to television to film, and the exceptional quality of her acting has earned her many awards. Known especially for her unforgettable portrayals of characters drawn from the world of Michel Tremblay, she has also starred in various television movies and series. A socially committed and kind-hearted woman, she gives of her time and energy as provincial spokeswoman for the Grande guignolÚe des mÚdias. A lover of the arts, she has become personally involved in the development of regional theatre and visual arts.