Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1988-11-17
Invested on: 1989-04-12
This brilliant surgeon demonstrated his exceptional management skills while serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Régie de l'assurance-maladie du Québec. While leading this health insurance plan to unexpected heights, making it the envy of many foreign countries, he reduced personnel requirements and administrative costs and brought quality medical care to the people of Quebec.