Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 7, 2015
• Invested on: November 18, 2015

For his contributions to the vitality of movie-making in Canada and for his support for a wide variety of educational and community organizations.

Mel Hoppenheim is a driving force in our film industry. Founder and president of Mel’s Cité du Cinéma, Canada’s largest film and television production facility, he has helped Montréal to blossom as a movie-making centre, attracting some of the biggest Hollywood films. Also known for his philanthropy, he has initiated scholarships to develop talent within the Canadian industry and generously supports Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, and many other educational, community and health care organizations.