Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: December 01, 2022

Alain-G. Gagnon, O.C.
MontrÚal, Quebec

Alain-G. Gagnon is a pioneer in the study of multinational federalism and intercommunity relations. Professor at UniversitÚ du QuÚbec Ó MontrÚal, he developed an innovative comparative approach, making him one of the most recognized international experts in this field. A prolific author and the founder of two major research infrastructures, he has examined issues that are crucial to understanding the evolution of plurinational states, including taking into account claims by minority nations and minorities, as well as issues related to national identities, in Quebec, Canada and abroad.