Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 18, 2001
• Invested on: February 22, 2002

He has always communicated his passion for good French with enthusiasm and great simplicity. As a teacher, television and radio commentator and author of many works, this linguist has had a great influence in promoting and improving the French language. A mentor to many radio and television presenters, he devised and led verbal communication workshops. He has also been chair of the Quebec jury for the Dictée de Bernard Pivot and editor of Les Éditions de l'Homme, where he still plays an important role as an advisor.