Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 15, 2000
• Invested on: May 03, 2002

He is one of Canada's leading experts on obesity research. Through the exceptional quality of his work, he has helped further our understanding of the link between genetics, exercise and obesity. In addition, he founded the human kinetics laboratory at UniversitÚ Laval, whose reputation extends beyond Canada's borders. He was recently appointed to head an important American university research centre.