Suzanne Aubry, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Suzanne Aubry has devoted her career to Quebec culture. A writer, screenwriter and playwright, she is renowned for her versatile body of work, enjoying both audience and critical acclaim. She is best known for her wildly popular series Fanette, the story of a young Irish immigrant who, after fleeing the famine in 1847, adapts to her new life in Quebec. A long-time activist, she is an unwavering advocate for the rights of Canadian authors, working to ensure they can practise their craft under better conditions and benefit from improved measures to preserve the integrity of their works.