Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2019-03-14
Patricia Gallant, C.M.
Campbellton, New Brunswick
Versatile author, composer, singer and dancer Patsy Gallant has been performing on stage for more than 60 years. Her contributions to popular music, in French and in English, have been enjoyed by audiences the world over. Her hits “Besoin d’amour”, “Sugar Daddy” and “From New York to L.A.” have earned her the title of Queen of Disco. She has performed for enthusiastic audiences both on stage and on television, bringing iconic characters to life in several musical comedies and rock operas, including Starmania. Always inspiring, she also supports a number of social causes.