Mr. Pierre Lassonde

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Order of Canada

Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2002-10-10
Invested on: 2003-10-24
Philanthropist and talented businessman, Pierre Lassonde is recognized as one of Canada 's foremost experts in the area of mining and precious metals. President of Newmont Mining Corporation, the world's largest gold producer, he co-founded the Euro-Nevada and Franco-Nevada companies. His social commitment is as obvious as his business success. The University of Toronto and the École Polytechnique de Montréal are among the main beneficiaries of his generosity.
Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2022-11-09
Invested on: 2025-10-07
Pierre Lassonde, O.C., G.O.Q. Toronto, Ontario Pierre Lassonde is one of the foremost experts in the precious metals industry. After leading the Newmont Mining Corporation, he revived Franco-Nevada, which grew rapidly into one of the most successful companies in the gold sector. He has continued his philanthropic work through his foundation, making substantial donations to a wide range of institutions, particularly in the arts and education. He has also lent his administrative expertise to a variety of organizations, including the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, the Canada Council for the Arts, and Polytechnique Montréal. This is a promotion within the Order.