Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 27, 2000
• Invested on: February 28, 2001

This writer and poet is a pioneer whose literary output and variety of commitments have made a remarkable contribution to the cause of women. In particular, she has contributed to publicizing and promoting women's writing through the creation of literary workshops and her own teaching and speeches abroad. Her own works, which are a rich contribution to contemporary culture, have been translated into several languages and are on the curriculums of universities in Canada and elsewhere. She is devoted to raising awareness of the idea of equality and harmony among people and nations.