Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 15, 1999
• Invested on: September 23, 1999

A well-known Acadian entrepreneur, he is not only a builder of industries, but also a builder of communities. In addition to his responsibilities at the helm of a number of commercial enterprises, he has been an active fundraiser for a number of worthy organizations. Devoted to his alma mater, the University of Moncton, he headed an energetic fundraising campaign which surpassed its objective and created a solid base for the future.