Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1988-11-17
Invested on: 1989-04-12
A true innovator in the field of aviation in Canada, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada has played a key role in making this national carrier one of the ten largest airlines in the world. In addition to his numerous achievements within this company, he has made a notable contribution, among others, to the field of education by supporting the University of Quebec at Montreal throughout its history.