Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 9, 2019
- Invested on: December 15, 2020
Renaldo Battista, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Renaldo Battista is a pioneer in health technology assessment. He distinguished himself as a professor at McGill University and Université de Montréal, then later as scientific director of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé. Having worn a number of hats over the course of his career, including holding the Canada Research Chair in Health Technology Assessment, he has been instrumental in revitalizing provincial and national health services. As an advisor, he has shared his talents with other countries, helping to raise Canada’s international profile.