Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 21, 1998
- Invested on: February 03, 1999
A professor in the Economics Department at Laval University, he is an authority on energy conservation, whose expertise is recognized world-wide. He has founded and led research groups and organized international symposia, as well as contributed to the development of numerous Canadian corporations operating in the energy and oil industries. The Governments of Quebec and Canada regularly consult this expert whose knowledge makes him an influential player in one of the most important sectors of our economy.