• Deceased
• Laval, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

• Officer of the Order of Canada

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

  He was one of the pioneers of Canadian filmmaking at the National Film Board of Canada, where he set up the Francophone unit. For many years this prolific filmmaker produced and directed short and feature films, hundreds of commercials and as many documentaries, several of which won international awards. His tremendous talent earned him the position of audiovisual director coordinator for Expo 67. A master in his field, he has also been a member of several international film juries and has been in demand worldwide as a communications consultant.

• Officer of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: December 17, 1984
  • Invested on: April 10, 1985

  Geological engineer, former director of research at École polytechnique de Montréal and founding director of the Centre d'innovation industrielle de Montréal, he has served in many capacities in learned societies and on scientific committees in Quebec, Canada and abroad.

• Companion of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: May 1, 2002
  • Invested on: February 21, 2003

  A leading figure and a man of vision in the world of Canadian science, he has opened up new horizons for engineering. This renowned Professor Emeritus of the École Polytechnique de Montréal has consistently promoted scientific research, technological development and industrial innovation. He is also recognized for his pioneering role in establishing close and strong links between universities and industry. The catalyst of many projects, including an innovative training program on technology and international competition, he is also a board member of several high-technology companies. In addition, he stands out through his dedication to young entrepreneurs and his social commitment. This is a promotion within the Order.