Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 8, 2003
- Invested on: February 20, 2004
Notary and businessman, Louis LagassÚ is a model of leadership and philanthropy. He has been the catalyst for many businesses in the Eastern Townships. He is also known for his dedication to and support for a variety of institutions, such as the Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke, the MusÚe d'art contemporain de MontrÚal and the Chambre de commerce du QuÚbec. He also supports young talent in his region. In addition to creating the Fondation J.A. Louis LagassÚ, which supports arts and culture, he promotes education, partly through scholarships he funds at UniversitÚ de MontrÚal, UniversitÚ de Sherbrooke, Bishop's University and the University of Western Ontario.