Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 10, 2002
• Invested on: May 09, 2003

He is considered one of the most important poets of his generation, drawing his inspiration from the various expressions of life. His passion for ornithology and nature is frequently reflected in his work. He is recognized as well as an outstanding writer for radio and has made his mark as a playwright. His masterful writing has brought honour to the literary world, as evidenced by the many awards he has received. He has also helped to promote Quebec poetry through his part in establishing the Union des Úcrivains quÚbÚcois and the Estuaire literary review.