The Honourable L. Yves Fortier

  • Westmount, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Companion of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: April 19, 1991
    • Invested on: October 30, 1991

    Not only has he encouraged respect for our legal institutions but he has also shown great devotion to the cause of national unity. Known for his talents as a courtroom lawyer and negotiator, he was chosen to represent Canada in two major disputes: the Gulf of Maine dispute with the United States and the fishing dispute with France. Since 1988, he has been Canada's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in New York. This is a promotion within the Order.

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

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

    This prominent lawyer has given many years of service to the Canadian Bar Association, becoming its national president from 1982 to 1983. He has also contributed to the development of the Montreal community through his active role on the boards of directors of several well-known organizations.