Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: September 23, 2016

For his contributions to the development of the food industry as a business leader, and for his support of a wide range of educational and community organizations.

One of our great business leaders, Pierre H. Lessard is a role model in the food industry. He first made his mark at Provigo and, since then, has come to be known as a visionary and unifying manager. He later took over as head of Metro-Richelieu, which was in a precarious financial situation at the time, and transformed it into a leading retailer in Quebec. One of the most sought-after administrators, he continues to be involved in the community, volunteering with several organizations, including Centraide, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Université Laval, and offering them his generous support.