Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Gertrude Bourdon, O.C.
Québec, Quebec

A nurse by profession, Gertrude Bourdon rose through the ranks to become one of the few women to hold a senior management position in Canada’s health care system. From 2015 to 2018, she served as president and CEO of the CHU de Québec–Université Laval, the largest university medical centre in Quebec. By streamlining the administration of health care organizations and managing major projects, she has helped improve services provided to citizens, thus ensuring the well-being of the community.