Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 15, 2017
• Invested on: November 20, 2018

The Honourable Andrée Champagne, P.C., C.M.
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec

Before entering the political arena, Andrée Champagne made her mark on the emerging world of television. Many will remember her performance as the gentle and pious Donalda Poudrier in “Les belles histoires des pays d’en haut.” As a parliamentarian in the House of Commons and Senate, she was known for her civic engagement and hard work, particularly on official languages and Francophonie files. Her passion has never wavered, as evidenced by her efforts in founding Le Chez-nous des artistes.