Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 10, 2002
• Invested on: October 24, 2003

René Massé embodied determination, courage and social commitment. He was one of our finest wheelchair athletes and contributed to the development of road racing. He was the first Quebec athlete to participate in the Paralympic Games and to win a gold medal at the Panamerican Games. He always demonstrated an unshakable commitment to improving the living conditions of those with limited physical ability. He was a counsellor with the Association des paraplégiques du Québec and the Centre de réadaptation Lucie-Bruneau, and provided volunteer support to numerous organizations such as Kéroul and the Fondation André Viger.