Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 2005
• Invested on: October 06, 2006

Jean-Louis Major is a tireless promoter of Quebec and French-Canadian literature in Canada and abroad. A professor emeritus at the University of Ottawa, he has led the Corpus d'Úditions critiques for over 20 years. The goal of this inter-university project is to prepare and publish significant works of Quebec literature, from its origins until today. He was also the driving force behind the BibliothÞque du Nouveau Monde, which has today become the standard for critical editions. The author of several books and of the collection of stories entitled Mailles Ó l'envers, he has also had a hand in numerous collective works. His erudition and generous spirit have contributed to enriching Canada's cultural heritage.