Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 2, 2013
• Invested on: November 21, 2014

For his contributions to the advancement of communications and the French language over the course of his career with Radio-Canada.

Sylvain Lafrance has devoted his career to advancing communications and to promoting French language and culture. He spent over 30 years with Radio-Canada, ultimately holding senior-level positions with French Services. Under his leadership, new music channels and websites emerged, including TOU.TV. He also modernized the agency by integrating Internet, radio and television services, positioning Radio-Canada as a world model. In addition, he promoted the dissemination of French culture internationally as chair of the Radios Francophones Publiques community.