Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 27, 2000
• Invested on: December 11, 2000

He has served our country with integrity and distinction for almost 40 years. As a public servant and a diplomat highly respected in the international community, he has been a dedicated promoter of Canadian influence worldwide, especially in the area of cultural affairs. As Commissioner of Official Languages, he also brought to bear his remarkable qualities of honesty, perception, determination and unfailing dedication to the cause of Canada's languages.