Mr. Victor Charles Goldbloom

  • Deceased
  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: December 19, 1983
    • Invested on: April 11, 1984

    Along with his work as physician, lecturer at McGill and advocate for his profession, Victor Goldbloom has contributed much to the political and cultural life of Quebec. First elected to the Assembly in 1966, he became his province's first Minister of the Environment, and first member of the Jewish community to occupy a cabinet post. After holding other portfolios - Municipal Affairs and Olympic Games Installations - he became president in turn of the National and International Councils of Christians and Jews.

  • Companion of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: April 27, 2000
    • Invested on: November 16, 2000

    As Commissioner of Official Languages, he used a soft-spoken approach to ensure that both the English and French languages are recognized and respected throughout the country. He has educated the general public on the advantages of Canada's linguistic duality and encouraged its promotion. He has also continued to give generously of his time, serving with distinction as the President of the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews.