Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2010
• Invested on: November 04, 2011

Monique Giroux celebrates and promotes Francophone song in Canada and internationally. A host with Radio-Canada, and for the 20th season of Espace Musique, she was the driving force behind and host of such flagship programs as "Les refrains d'abord" and "Fréquence libre," where she introduced delighted audiences to music legends and emerging artists. She also developed and staged numerous shows and produced several albums. This advocate of Francophone voices from every region of Canada is highly respected in her field and has been invited overseas to collaborate on programs and host various shows. Moreover, she is dedicated to a number of organizations, including Gai Écoute and Young Musicians of the World.