Companion of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 12, 2017
• Invested on: November 20, 2018

The Honourable Louis LeBel, C.C.
Québec, Quebec

With his intellectual curiosity and extraordinary dedication to the administration of justice, Louis LeBel improved the Canadian judicial system. A retired justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and the Quebec Court of Appeal, he is known for his distinguished contributions, particularly for advancing Canadian labour, civil and criminal law. His thirst for knowledge and generous support of legal education have also inspired numerous jurists.