Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: February 17, 2017

For his service in providing protection and justice within the Quebec community for over 40 years, and for his tremendous contributions as founder and director of the Canadian Organ Donors Association.

Champion of justice and health, Richard Tremblay has been serving his community for 40 years. A retired Sûreté du Québec officer, he established various organizations and programs to prevent alcoholism, suicide, bullying and domestic violence throughout his career. Of note, he founded the Canadian Organ Donors Association, which transports organs and specialized medical teams to hospitals throughout Quebec and pays tribute to donors each year.