Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1992
• Invested on: October 05, 1993

Undisputedly one of our great Canadian poets, he has devoted more than forty years to the creation of literary works expressing profound sensitivity. St. Maurice Valley has benefited immensely from his incomparable poetry, which describes the region's cultural wealth, as well as national pride. This great writer remains a source of inspiration and encouragement for poetry lovers.