Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 7, 2015
- Invested on: May 13, 2016
For his contributions to the retail sector in Canada, and for his support of health care and social service organizations.
Larry Rossy is a home-grown success story. Founder of Dollarama, he opened its first store in rural Quebec and has since expanded operations to every province in the country, making it the leading discount retail chain in Canada. He is also highly regarded within the retail industry for sharing best practices with others. In addition, his philanthropy is exemplified in the Rossy Cancer Network, a comprehensive cancer system within the McGill University Health Network dedicated to world-class outcomes.