Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 19, 1994
• Invested on: September 01, 1995

A former Senator and Speaker of the House of Commons, who acted with tact and patience during the heated debate over a new flag for Canada, he has consistently worked for the good of all Canadians. Among other undertakings, he has endeavoured to forge links between francophone and anglophone communities, and been particularly diligent in efforts to conserve this country's natural environment.