Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2017-05-11
Invested on: 2018-07-05
François Mario Labbé, C.M., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For the past 40 years, François Mario Labbé has dedicated his career to promoting our greatest musicians internationally. Founder of Analekta, Canada’s largest independent classical music record label, he showcases Canadian talent, much to the delight of music lovers everywhere. He has also produced a significant number of shows on some of the biggest stages and has launched the careers of several artists. A trusted advisor, he has played a key role in music governance through his involvement with SODEC, ADISQ and the Canadian Music Council.