Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 14, 1996
- Invested on: April 16, 1997
He is one of the most respected actors in Montreal's artistic circles, using his immense talent to interpret Pirandello and Shakespeare as well as Michel Tremblay. As a theatre school teacher, he has helped train the next generation of actors, enabling young people to benefit from his experience. He clearly loves his profession and devotes all his energy to it. He owes his success not only to his hard work and talent, but also to the tremendous respect he shows his public and the actors with whom he shares the stage.