Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 2, 2013
• Invested on: May 07, 2014

For his leadership in the development of the Université du Québec à Rimouski, and for his community involvement in his region .

At once a chemistry professor, a researcher and a university leader, Michel Ringuet is known above all as a man of action. As rector of the Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR), he oversaw the institution’s development, particularly in research, helping to extend the influence of the Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski, which has earned Quebec an international reputation in this field. Under his leadership, the university became an imposing force for regional economic development. Proud of his home region, he is also involved in various community organizations devoted to culture, health, and heritage preservation.