Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: November 21, 2014

For his achievements in the field of law as a lawyer and jurist, and for his commitment to advancing his profession.

Michel Robert has earned the highest respect and admiration throughout his legal career. He first made his mark practising as a lawyer for over 30 years, earning a reputation as one of the greatest litigants of his generation. He then distinguished himself as a judge on the Quebec Court of Appeal and then as chief justice of Quebec and of the Court of Appeal, where he excelled through his talents as a jurist and administrator, and was acclaimed for his vision of the law anchored in contemporary social realities. He has also long been involved in various professional organizations, including the Canadian Judicial Council and the Barreau du Québec, on which he served as president.