Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: June 24, 1985
- Invested on: October 30, 1985
Born in Alexandria, Ontario, she has served the Franco-Ontarian education system for 35 years. A leader in the field as president of the Franco-Ontarian Association and of the Federation of Francophones outside Québec, she has devoted herself to the promotion of equality for francophones.