Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 29, 2004
• Invested on: June 10, 2005

Michel Marc Bouchard is a writer who has left his mark on his times. This painter of the human spirit helped breathe new life into our theatre. His plays are beacons of the Canadian stage, particularly Les Feluettes ou la rÚpÚtition d'un drame romantique (Lilies or the Revival of a Romantic Drama), L'Histoire de l'oie (The Tale of Teeka) and Les Muses orphelines (The Orphan Muses). Several were made into films. His works are admired for their universal, timeless quality. Translated into several languages, they have made their way across Canada and around the world, winning many awards along the way. Particularly engaged with the artistic community, he has also given of his talents as artistic director of historical and thematic exhibitions.