Mr. GÚrard Lamarche

  • Deceased
  • MontrÚal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: December 20, 1982
    • Invested on: April 20, 1983

    Director General of the RÚgie de la Place des Arts since 1964 and ex-director of the Quebec and French-language divisions of CBC Radio and Television, Mr. Lamarche has devoted himself unflaggingly for over 30 years to this country's development and culture. (This is a promotion within the Order).

  • Member of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: July 11, 1977
    • Invested on: October 26, 1977

    Managing director of the Place des Arts in Montreal. Through his many cultural and artistic activities, particularly at Radio-Canada, he has helped extend the influence of French culture across Canada. In recognition of his contribution to cultural development over 30 years.