Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: November 17, 2022

André Ménard, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec

A self-confessed music lover, André Ménard has energized Quebec culture. Co-founder and former vice-president of L’Équipe Spectra, he oversaw the workings of the Spectrum and the Métropolis while playing a leading role in creating the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. As the festival’s artistic director for 40 years, he supported the emergence of Canadian artists and helped shape the city into a cultural epicentre. The visionary behind the Quartier des spectacles, he has brought his expertise and enthusiasm to numerous administrative boards.