Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1996-11-14
Invested on: 1997-02-26
His career as Chief of the Montreal Urban Community Police Department has been exceptional, as has his social and community commitment. He has become well known for his relentless battle against everything closely or remotely connected with drug trafficking and organized crime. He also does volunteer work for various organizations which help young drug victims. He has earned a reputation as a model citizen through the activities and responsibilities he has taken on.