Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 2, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For his involvement within his community, and for his achievements in business.


People turn to Paul Gobeil for advice, so respected is he for his talents as an administrator and for his community involvement. He has held senior-level positions within various businesses, notably in the food industry sector, and is often approached to sit on the administrative boards of large-scale organizations, including the National Bank of Canada. In addition to being a mentor to and “angel investor” for young entrepreneurs in his home region of the Eastern Townships, he has long distinguished himself by his dedication and generosity toward numerous institutions, including the Université de Sherbrooke.