Mr. Raymond A. J. Chrétien

  • Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: May 6, 2010
    • Invested on: May 27, 2011

    For nearly 40 years, Raymond Chrétien led a brilliant diplomatic career. He skillfully represented Canada in several countries, including Congo, Mexico, the United States and France. While posted to Washington, he played a major role in the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Held in high regard by his peers, he was appointed as the Secretary General of the United Nations' special envoy to Central Africa. Moreover, he successfully negotiated the historic agreement for the implementation of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement with the Cree, thereby putting an end to 30 years of disputes between the Cree and the federal government.

  • Companion of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: November 22, 2019
    • Invested on: October 20, 2022

    Raymond A. J. Chrétien, C.C.
    Montréal, Quebec

    Raymond Chrétien has been defending Canadian interests and ideals for over half a century. Internationally recognized, he is a leading figure in Canadian diplomatic relations. His know-how and experience as a skilled negotiator have earned him the role of negotiator for Canada and Quebec in a number of important files, particularly those involving relations with the United States. His unwavering commitment to the transmission of knowledge has benefited the Université de Montréal’s Centre for International Studies, the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations and the International Observatory of Mayors on Living Together.

    This is a promotion within the Order.