Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 10, 2002
• Invested on: May 09, 2003

She is a leader in the area of volunteer activity. Her extraordinary sense of social solidarity has led to her involvement in countless causes and organizations. As a member of various boards, she has been asked to help with a number of fundraising campaigns, assisting such organizations as Le Chaînon, the Mental Illness Foundation and the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde. She is also recognized for her dedication to young people through her support, for example, of "Forces Avenir," a group of academics that presents awards acknowledging volunteer activity by students.