Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 29, 2004
- Invested on: September 09, 2005
Suzanne Lévesque stands out for all the work she has done in the voluntary and philanthropic sector. As head of the Fondation J.-Louis Lévesque, she has quietly provided considerable financial support for organizations in health and education. In particular, she has made it possible to establish several chairs, including one in immunovirology at Sainte-Justine Hospital. She has played a leading role in the development of the Université de Moncton. She has also given of her time to organizations such as the Fondation du Père Lindsay pour le Camp Musical de Lanaudière and the Fondation du Théâtre du Rideau Vert.