Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1999
• Invested on: April 26, 2000

This dynamic business leader is one of the key figures in the Quebec business community. Thanks to his excellent judgment and great vision, he has contributed to the expansion of each of the companies with which he has been associated, making him a much sought-after administrator. His name is also synonymous with social commitment. Among other things, he is the founding president of the Fondation du Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, and he participates in various large fundraising campaigns.