Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 13, 2004
• Invested on: December 10, 2004

An Associate Professor at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Claudette Hould is one of our greatest art historians. An expert in the area of engravings, she is widely renowned for her publications, especially her masterwork, L'image de la Révolution française. Her vast knowledge and leadership skills have led her to work on exhibitions and sit on committees, boards of directors and juries. She has chaired the advisory committee of the National Gallery of Canada, occupied leadership positions at UQAM and directed the Maison des étudiants canadiens à Paris [Residence for Canadian students in Paris]. Known for her relentless pursuit of excellence, she is among those who participate in the enrichment and promotion of cultural life.