The Honourable Claudette Tardif, C.M., A.O.E.
Edmonton, Alberta
Former senator Claudette Tardif has distinguished herself by her exemplary commitment to recognizing and promoting the language rights of Canada’s minority communities and to championing the Canadian Francophonie. As dean of the University of Alberta’s Faculté Saint-Jean, she was actively involved in developing innovative post-secondary academic programs that have since improved access to French education for many Albertans.