Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 1, 1991
- Invested on: April 29, 1992
President of the Immaculée-Conception recreational centre since 1951, this «Grand Montréalais» is still devoted to strengthening human and Christian values in the world of recreation and youth. In addition, he has been the Canadian delegate to the General Assembly of National Olympic Committees on many occasions, and was chef de mission for the Canadian team at the 1980 Winter Games. (This is a promotion within the Order).