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Filmmaker and actor Xavier Dolan and the co-founders of the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Andr Mnard and Alain Simard, were among those who were inducted into the Order of Canada on Friday. Legendary Quebec actor Marcel Sabourin, 84, was named an Officer of the Order.

Artists, former politicians, scientists and community leaders were recognized for their extraordinary contributions. A total of 120 people were either appointed to the Order or received promotions.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper and former ambassador Raymond Chrtien received the highest rank of Companion to the Order.

Mnard and Simard were appointed Officers Mnard for his contribution to the Montreal cultural scene, notably as artistic director of the (jazz festival), Simard for his key role in positioning Montreal as a city of festivals and for his leadership as the head of quipe Spectra.

Among the other new Officers of the Order are four-time Olympic womens hockey gold medallist Caroline Ouellette and former Quebec cabinet minister Raymond Bachand.

Denyse McCann, a co-founder of quipe Spectra, was selected as a Member of the Order. Dolan received the same honour for his talent, which has earned him international recognition as an actor, screenwriter and director. Gilles Ste-Croix was also appointed as a Member for his creativity and imagination as co-founder and director of the Cirque du Soleil.

In the university and scientific sector, UQAM professor Alain-G. Gagnon (Officer) was recognized for his contribution to the social sciences, notably for his research into federalism, francophone-anglophone relations, and national identities.

McGill University Professor Daniel Jutras (Officer), was honoured for his contributions to the development of pluralist law internationally and for his contributions as a lawyer, professor and university administrator.

CHUM researcher Pavel Hamet (Member), was recognized for his contributions to genetic medicine and to the development of new clinical treatments for hypertension and diabetes.

Jean-Charles Coutu, the former mayor of Rouyn-Noranda (Officer), was praised for his contributions to the legal profession in the area of Indigenous justice and for his community involvement.

Elsewhere in Canada, biologist Anne Dagg, known as the queen of giraffes, became a Member of the Order for her contributions to the modern scientific understanding of the giraffe.

Dagg was one of several women honoured by the Order for their scientific work, including 2018 Nobel Prize winner Donna Strickland (Companion) and Noni MacDonald of Halifax (Officer), a pediatrician who has served on behalf of the World Health Organization.

Other Montrealers named to the Order:

Officers

Annette av Paul, for her contributions to ballet and for her mentorship as a dancer, teacher and director.

Karen Messing, for her pioneering research into ergonomic work conditions, particularly as they affect womens health.

Members

Maurice Brisson, for his expertise in designing electrification plans and for his philanthropic contributions to electrical engineering education.

Marie Gigure, for her leadership in commercial and corporate law, for her commitment to increasing the role of women in business, and for her dedication to the community.

Arshavir Gundjian, for his contributions to recognizing and promoting Armenian culture in Canada and abroad.

Alcides Lanza, for his decades-long contributions to the contemporary music scene and for championing Canadian music here and abroad.

Isabelle Marcoux, for promoting diversity within Quebecs economic community and for her involvement in numerous fundraising campaigns.

Robert Dick Richmond, for his innovative designs as an aeronautical engineer and for his contributions to the aviation industry.

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Xavier Dolan, Andr Mnard and Alain Simard appointed to the Order of Canada - Montreal Gazette

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