Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 1996
• Invested on: November 13, 1996

As one of Canada's best-known political scientists, he has given lectures on countless topics. For nearly forty years, he has won over the most diverse audiences. Parliamentarians, journalists, business people and academics have sought his opinion on the major political issues facing Quebec and Canada. He was also a respected and sought-after professor whose number one priority was his students. He has played an important role in our country and has contributed to a number of major decisions.