Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

The Honourable François Rolland, O.C.
Sutton, Quebec

François Rolland has always been committed to improving the justice system and to making it more accessible and effective. A judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for nearly 20 years, including more than 10 years as chief justice, he played a leading role in modernizing Quebec’s judicial system, notably by helping to create the class actions division and by favouring settlement conferences. He is also a strong supporter of participatory justice, and has focused on this approach both in Canada and internationally. A retired judge, he continues to leave his mark as a mediator and arbitrator.