Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2013-11-21
Invested on: 2014-05-07
For her contributions to the vitality of classical dance and music in Quebec, through her leadership and generosity.
Constance Pathy has contributed immensely to the vitality of Canada’s cultural life. A patron of the arts, she has also been a dedicated and generous leader of several arts organizations, including Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and the Canadian Guild of Crafts, for more than 30 years. The music industry has equally benefited from her passion and unwavering commitment to the arts. As founder of the McGill International String Quartet Academy, and president of the Ladies’ Morning Musical Club for almost 30 years, she has promoted musical excellence by bringing talent to the fore.