Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1998
• Invested on: February 03, 1999

Known for his leadership, this Acadian from Prince Edward Island readily supports initiatives promoting the development of Acadian education and culture. In particular, he has played a key role on the board of the Commissaires d'écoles de langue française du Canada and the Société Saint-Thomas d'Aquin. Thanks to his efforts within numerous national and provincial organizations, he has become one of the most passionate advocates of Acadian heritage of his region.