Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1998-05-06
Invested on: 1999-02-03
For more than twenty-five years, he has worked for important causes. Institutions such as the Musée d'art de Joliette and the Musée des arts décoratifs de Montréal have acquired major pieces thanks to his generous patronage and great love of art. Moreover, he is also involved with several health and educational institutions by contributing financially to and participating regularly in the administration of hospitals, universities and various foundations. A tenacious and patient worker, he spares neither time nor energy to assist the organizations that he supports.