Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: September 23, 2016

For his achievements as an experienced business leader, and for promoting the well-being of his community.

Bernard Bélanger is a visionary industrialist who cares deeply about the development of his region. He built a world-class company based on sphagnum peat moss production and made Premier Tech both the leading Canadian producer in the field and the largest employer in eastern Quebec. He also set up a private research centre that has developed advanced technologies, including a bio-filtration system that uses sphagnum peat moss. His commitment to the region is evident in his generous support for various organizations, notably in the health and education fields.