Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: February 12, 2019

Louise Nadeau, O.C., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
A clinical psychologist, Louise Nadeau has dedicated her career to the study and treatment of various forms of addiction. As chair of Éduc’alcool’s board of directors, she demonstrated strong leadership during the “Moderation is always in good taste” campaign and in quantifying reasonable consumption limits. A respected researcher, she worked against the stigmatization of women struggling with addiction and was a pioneer in the prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome. Her initiatives have set the global standard and extended the influence of Canadian research.