Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 20, 1990
• Invested on: October 24, 1990

Philosopher, educator, internationally recognized television personality and museum director, he has devoted his entire career to defending and promoting culture, both in educational circles and in cultural organizations. Currently he is Executive Director of the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, the only establishment in Canada devoted exclusively to the preservation and distribution of visual arts productions.