Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022

Jim Corcoran, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec

Jim Corcoran is one of the greats of Quebec song. Prolific writer, composer and performer, he has penned many popular songs that have enchanted audiences both in Canada and abroad, topping the charts and garnering several international awards. A dedicated mentor and passionate about all music, he has lent his expertise to several other artists and large-scale projects. As host of the radio program À Propos, he brought the talents of Francophone songwriters to an Anglophone audience, building bridges between the cultures that have shaped Canada.