Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 27, 2000
• Invested on: November 16, 2000

For many years, he has been devoted to supporting numerous charitable associations that help less- fortunate and homeless people in the Montréal area. He has also been a source of encouragement and motivation to the many people who work in these organizations. President of a fundraising foundation for the underprivileged, he has, through his generous financial contributions, enabled invaluable health and education programs to continue to serve the community.