Gérard Duhaime, C.M.
Québec, Quebec
Gérard Duhaime’s determination to improve life in northern communities has made him a leader among social scientists. Professor and Canada Research Chair at Université Laval, he has spearheaded influential research into the socio-economic conditions of those living in the North. His studies have shed light on such critical issues as the high cost of living and its impact on residents. He has also established key databanks of social and economic indicators—ArcticStat and Nunivaat—which have been instrumental in informing decision makers on how to craft public policy adapted to northern realities.