Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 1989
• Invested on: April 18, 1990

Associated with the University of Ottawa for many years, this prominent figure in Canadian university circles has played and continues to play a major role in promoting literary studies and French-Canadian literature. His monumental work L'ère baroque en France has become an indispensable study tool and, as a result of his skills as an administrator, the publication Corpus d'éditions critiques will serve future generations. He has made a significant contribution to the cultural enrichment of Canada.