Mrs. Janette Bertrand

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2002-05-01
Invested on: 2002-11-30
Exceptionally talented, she is one of Quebec's leading communicators. Motivated by a great love of humanity and a desire to fight prejudice and taboos, she has made her mark as a journalist, host, actor and particularly as a writer for radio, television and theatre. Her works, including Quelle famille!, Parler pour parler and Avec un Grand A, attest to her remarkable energy, and several have earned her many awards. She is also recognized for her commitment to community organizations and to the training of the next generation, notably as a writing coach with Institut national de l'image et du son (INIS).
Companion of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-10-21
Invested on: 2022-10-20
Janette Bertrand, C.C., C.Q. Montréal, Quebec Janette Bertrand is one of the leading figures on Quebec’s cultural scene. A journalist and writer, she continues to create thought-provoking content on a wide range of socio-cultural issues that affect all of Canada. A respected speaker in all forums, she is a tireless advocate for the rights of women, the elderly and other marginalized groups. For decades, she has never hesitated to speak out on sensitive issues in order to break taboos. This is a promotion within the Order.