Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 25, 2007
• Invested on: April 11, 2008

For over 30 years, Armand de Mestral has made major contributions to international law and international trade law. Renowned for his scholarship, he has ensured that political leaders remain aware of constitutional law and legal issues pertaining to free trade. He is frequently sought after for his expertise in dispute settlement by the World Trade Organization and various arbitration tribunals. Professor and holder of the Jean Monnet Chair in the Law of International Economic Integration at McGill University, he has also demonstrated his social commitment as president of the Canadian Red Cross Society.