Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 1, 1991
• Invested on: April 29, 1992

A prominent plastic surgeon, he was a leader in establishing the Hôtel-Dieu burn unit in Montreal, devoted to state-of-the-art therapeutics. He is acclaimed for his revolutionary treatment of severe burns and his accomplishments in reconstructive surgery of hands. He is also renowned for his promotion of humanitarian institutions.