Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2015-11-19
Invested on: 2016-09-23
For her contributions as a highly respected administrator, and for her role as a mentor to women.
Sophie Brochu is an outstanding manager with exceptional human qualities. At the helm of Gaz Métro, one of the largest natural gas distributors in Canada, she has steered the company toward diversification and innovation while incorporating her passion for sustainable development and community involvement. Her renown has also led her to sit on the boards of a number of major Canadian companies. Committed to various causes, including student retention and women’s homelessness, she also encourages young women to integrate ambition into their lives.