Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2023
• Invested on: September 18, 2025

Robert Michaud, C.M.
Québec, Quebec

Robert Michaud has dedicated his life to scientific research on the marine mammals of the St. Lawrence and to raising public awareness of the importance of marine conservation. Founder, president and scientific director of the Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals and coordinator of the Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network, he also helped to create a renowned interpretation centre in Tadoussac. As a scientific expert, speaker and popularizer, he shares his extensive knowledge widely to better protect our environment.