SettingsGrand Officers of the National Order of Quebec
Abbé Pierre
L'Abbé Pierre, (born Henri Marie Joseph Grouès; 5 August 1912–22 January 2007) was a French Catholic priest, member of the Resistance during World War II, and deputy of the Popular Republ...
L'Abbé Pierre, (born Henri Marie Joseph Grouès; 5 August 1912–22 January 2007) was a French Catholic priest, member of the Resistance during World War II, and deputy of the Popular Republ...
Alfred Rouleau
Alfred Rouleau, CC, GOQ (August 19, 1915 – October 19, 1985) was a Canadian businessman and President of the Fédération du Québec des Caisses Populaires Desjardins, Quebec's largest credit...
Alfred Rouleau, CC, GOQ (August 19, 1915 – October 19, 1985) was a Canadian businessman and President of the Fédération du Québec des Caisses Populaires Desjardins, Quebec's largest credit...
Armand Frappier
Armand Frappier, (November 26, 1904 – December 17, 1991) was a physician, microbiologist and expert on tuberculosis from Quebec, Canada.
Armand Frappier, (November 26, 1904 – December 17, 1991) was a physician, microbiologist and expert on tuberculosis from Quebec, Canada.
Bernard Landry
Bernard Landry, is a Quebec lawyer, teacher, politician, who served as the 28th Premier of Quebec, Canada,, leader of the Opposition and leader of the Parti Québécois.
Bernard Landry, is a Quebec lawyer, teacher, politician, who served as the 28th Premier of Quebec, Canada,, leader of the Opposition and leader of the Parti Québécois.
Bernard Shapiro
Bernard Jack Shapiro, OC, GOQ is a Canadian academic, civil servant, former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University from 1994 to 2004, and the first Ethics Commissioner of Canada betw...
Bernard Jack Shapiro, OC, GOQ is a Canadian academic, civil servant, former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University from 1994 to 2004, and the first Ethics Commissioner of Canada betw...
Brenda Milner
Brenda Milner, CC, GOQ, FRS is a Canadian neuroscientist who has contributed extensively to the research literature on various topics in the field of clinical neuropsychology.
Brenda Milner, CC, GOQ, FRS is a Canadian neuroscientist who has contributed extensively to the research literature on various topics in the field of clinical neuropsychology.
Brian Mulroney
Martin Brian Mulroney, (born March 20, 1939) was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993 and was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from ...
Martin Brian Mulroney, (born March 20, 1939) was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993 and was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from ...
Charles Dutoit
Charles Édouard Dutoit, OC, GOQ (born 7 October 1936) is a Swiss conductor, particularly noted for his interpretations of French and Russian 20th century music.
Charles Édouard Dutoit, OC, GOQ (born 7 October 1936) is a Swiss conductor, particularly noted for his interpretations of French and Russian 20th century music.
Charles Philippe Leblond
Charles Philippe Leblond, (February 5, 1910 – April 10, 2007) was a pioneer of cell biology and stem cell research and a former Canadian professor of anatomy.
Charles Philippe Leblond, (February 5, 1910 – April 10, 2007) was a pioneer of cell biology and stem cell research and a former Canadian professor of anatomy.
Charles Scriver
Charles Robert Scriver, M.D.C.M., CC, GOQ, FRSC, FRS (born November 7, 1930) is an eminent Canadian pediatrician and biochemical geneticist.
Charles Robert Scriver, M.D.C.M., CC, GOQ, FRSC, FRS (born November 7, 1930) is an eminent Canadian pediatrician and biochemical geneticist.
Charles Taylor (philosopher)
Charles Margrave Taylor, is a Canadian philosopher from Montreal, Quebec best known for his contributions in political philosophy, the philosophy of social science, and in the history of philosophy.
Charles Margrave Taylor, is a Canadian philosopher from Montreal, Quebec best known for his contributions in political philosophy, the philosophy of social science, and in the history of philosophy.
Claire L'Heureux-Dubé
Claire L'Heureux-Dubé, CC, GOQ (born September 7, 1927) served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Canada from 1987 to 2002.
Claire L'Heureux-Dubé, CC, GOQ (born September 7, 1927) served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Canada from 1987 to 2002.
Claude Ryan
Claude Ryan, was a Canadian politician and leader of the Parti libéral du Québec from 1978 to 1982.
Claude Ryan, was a Canadian politician and leader of the Parti libéral du Québec from 1978 to 1982.
Daniel Johnson, Jr.
Daniel Johnson, Jr., (born December 24, 1944) is a former Quebec politician.
Daniel Johnson, Jr., (born December 24, 1944) is a former Quebec politician.
Dollard Ménard
Brigadier General Dollard Ménard, (7 March 1913 – 14 January 1997) was a Canadian general who, as a lieutenant colonel, was wounded five times during the Dieppe Raid in 1942 while leading...
Brigadier General Dollard Ménard, (7 March 1913 – 14 January 1997) was a Canadian general who, as a lieutenant colonel, was wounded five times during the Dieppe Raid in 1942 while leading...
Emmett Johns
Emmett Johns,, also known as "Pops", is the founder of the organization Dans La Rue, a homeless shelter and support group for street youth in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Emmett Johns,, also known as "Pops", is the founder of the organization Dans La Rue, a homeless shelter and support group for street youth in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Ethel Stark
Ethel Stark, CM, GOQ (born 25 August 1916) is a Canadian violinist and conductor.
Ethel Stark, CM, GOQ (born 25 August 1916) is a Canadian violinist and conductor.
Félix Leclerc
Félix Leclerc, OC, GOQ (August 2, 1914 – August 8, 1988) was a French-Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, writer, actor and Québécois political activist.
Félix Leclerc, OC, GOQ (August 2, 1914 – August 8, 1988) was a French-Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, writer, actor and Québécois political activist.
Gilles Carle
Gilles Carle, was a French Canadian director, screenwriter and painter.
Gilles Carle, was a French Canadian director, screenwriter and painter.
Gilles Vigneault
Gilles Vigneault, (; born October 27, 1928) is a Canadian poet, publisher and singer-songwriter, and well-known Quebec nationalist and sovereigntist.
Gilles Vigneault, (; born October 27, 1928) is a Canadian poet, publisher and singer-songwriter, and well-known Quebec nationalist and sovereigntist.
Guy Saint-Pierre
Guy Saint-Pierre, (born August 3, 1934), is a retired Canadian politician and businessman.
Guy Saint-Pierre, (born August 3, 1934), is a retired Canadian politician and businessman.
Gérard Desrosiers
Gérard Desrosiers, GOQ is a country doctor and the founder of the first regional library in Quebec.
Gérard Desrosiers, GOQ is a country doctor and the founder of the first regional library in Quebec.
Gérard Filion
Gérard Filion, was a Canadian businessman and journalist.
Gérard Filion, was a Canadian businessman and journalist.
Herbert Jasper
Herbert Henri Jasper, OC, GOQ, FRSC (July 27, 1906 – March 11, 1999) was a Canadian psychologist, physiologist, anatomist, chemist and neurologist.
Herbert Henri Jasper, OC, GOQ, FRSC (July 27, 1906 – March 11, 1999) was a Canadian psychologist, physiologist, anatomist, chemist and neurologist.
Jacques Beaulieu
A. Jacques Beaulieu, OC, GOQ, FRSC (born April 15, 1932) is a Canadian physicist who invented the first transversely excited atmospheric carbon dioxide laser or TEA laser in 1968.
A. Jacques Beaulieu, OC, GOQ, FRSC (born April 15, 1932) is a Canadian physicist who invented the first transversely excited atmospheric carbon dioxide laser or TEA laser in 1968.
Jacques Genest
Jacques Genest, is a Canadian physician and scientist.
Jacques Genest, is a Canadian physician and scientist.
Jacques Parizeau
Jacques Parizeau, is an economist and noted Quebec sovereignist who was the 26th Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec from September 26, 1994 to January 29, 1996.
Jacques Parizeau, is an economist and noted Quebec sovereignist who was the 26th Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec from September 26, 1994 to January 29, 1996.
Jacques-Yvan Morin
Jacques-Yvan Morin, GOQ (born July 15, 1931 in Quebec City, Quebec) was a politician in Quebec, Canada.
Jacques-Yvan Morin, GOQ (born July 15, 1931 in Quebec City, Quebec) was a politician in Quebec, Canada.
Jean Béliveau
Jean Arthur "Le Gros Bill" Béliveau, is a former professional ice hockey player who is considered to be one of the best hockey players in all time.
Jean Arthur "Le Gros Bill" Béliveau, is a former professional ice hockey player who is considered to be one of the best hockey players in all time.
Jean Campeau
Jean Campeau, is a Quebec businessman and former politician.
Jean Campeau, is a Quebec businessman and former politician.
Jean Davignon
Jean Davignon, OC, GOQ, FRSC (born July 29, 1935) is a Canadian physician, medical researcher, and academic.
Jean Davignon, OC, GOQ, FRSC (born July 29, 1935) is a Canadian physician, medical researcher, and academic.
Jean Drapeau
Jean Drapeau, (18 February 1916 – 12 August 1999) was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Montreal from 1954 to 1957 and 1960 to 1986.
Jean Drapeau, (18 February 1916 – 12 August 1999) was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Montreal from 1954 to 1957 and 1960 to 1986.
Jean Papineau-Couture
Jean Papineau-Couture, CC, GOQ (November 12, 1916 – August 11, 2000) was a Canadian composer and academic.
Jean Papineau-Couture, CC, GOQ (November 12, 1916 – August 11, 2000) was a Canadian composer and academic.
Jean Vanier
Jean Vanier, CC GOQ (born September 10, 1928) is a Canadian Catholic philosopher, humanitarian and the founder of L'Arche, an international organization which creates communities where people wi...
Jean Vanier, CC GOQ (born September 10, 1928) is a Canadian Catholic philosopher, humanitarian and the founder of L'Arche, an international organization which creates communities where people wi...
Jean Victor Allard
Jean Victor Allard, was the first French-Canadian to become Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the Canadian Forces, from 1966–1969.
Jean Victor Allard, was the first French-Canadian to become Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the Canadian Forces, from 1966–1969.
Jean-Guy Paquet
Jean-Guy Paquet, (born January 5, 1938) is a Canadian scientist, businessman, and former rector of Université Laval.
Jean-Guy Paquet, (born January 5, 1938) is a Canadian scientist, businessman, and former rector of Université Laval.
Jean-Paul Riopelle
Jean-Paul Riopelle, (7 October 1923 – 12 March 2002) was a painter and sculptor from Quebec, Canada.
Jean-Paul Riopelle, (7 October 1923 – 12 March 2002) was a painter and sculptor from Quebec, Canada.
Joseph Rouleau
Joseph A. Rouleau, is a French-Canadian bass opera singer, particularly associated with the Italian and French repertories.
Joseph A. Rouleau, is a French-Canadian bass opera singer, particularly associated with the Italian and French repertories.
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, (born 21 September 1934) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist.
Leonard Norman Cohen, (born 21 September 1934) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist.
Lise Bacon
Lise Bacon, (born August 25, 1934) is a Canadian Liberal politician.
Lise Bacon, (born August 25, 1934) is a Canadian Liberal politician.
Louis-Edmond Hamelin
Louis-Edmond Hamelin, (born 21 March 1923) is a Canadian geographer, professor, and author born in Saint-Didace, Quebec, Canada, best known for his studies of Northern Canada.
Louis-Edmond Hamelin, (born 21 March 1923) is a Canadian geographer, professor, and author born in Saint-Didace, Quebec, Canada, best known for his studies of Northern Canada.
Louis-Philippe de Grandpré
Louis-Philippe de Grandpré, CC, GOQ, QC was a Canadian lawyer and Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Louis-Philippe de Grandpré, CC, GOQ, QC was a Canadian lawyer and Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Louise Arbour
Louise Arbour, (born February 10, 1947) is the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and the Court of Appeal for Ontario and a former Chi...
Louise Arbour, (born February 10, 1947) is the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and the Court of Appeal for Ontario and a former Chi...
Lucien Bouchard
Lucien Bouchard, (; born December 22, 1938) is a Canadian lawyer, diplomat, politician and former Minister of the Environment of the Canadian Federal Government.
Lucien Bouchard, (; born December 22, 1938) is a Canadian lawyer, diplomat, politician and former Minister of the Environment of the Canadian Federal Government.
Lucille Teasdale-Corti
Lucille Teasdale-Corti, (January 30, 1929 – August 1, 1996) was a Canadian physician, surgeon and international aid worker, who worked in Uganda and contributed to the development of medi...
Lucille Teasdale-Corti, (January 30, 1929 – August 1, 1996) was a Canadian physician, surgeon and international aid worker, who worked in Uganda and contributed to the development of medi...
Ludmilla Chiriaeff
Ludmilla Chiriaeff, was a Russian-Canadian ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, and company director.
Ludmilla Chiriaeff, was a Russian-Canadian ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, and company director.
Marc-Adélard Tremblay
Marc-Adélard Tremblay, OC, GOQ, MSRC (born 24 April 1922) is a Canadian anthropologist.
Marc-Adélard Tremblay, OC, GOQ, MSRC (born 24 April 1922) is a Canadian anthropologist.
Marcel Bélanger (academic)
Marcel Bélanger, OC, GOQ (born June 2, 1920) is a Canadian academic.
Marcel Bélanger, OC, GOQ (born June 2, 1920) is a Canadian academic.
Marcel Trudel
Marcel Trudel, CC, GOQ was a Canadian historian, university professor and author who published more than 40 books on the history of New France, scientifically re-written.
Marcel Trudel, CC, GOQ was a Canadian historian, university professor and author who published more than 40 books on the history of New France, scientifically re-written.
Marcelle Ferron
Marcelle Ferron, GOQ, a Québécoise painter and stained glass artist, was a major figure in the Quebec contemporary art scene.
Marcelle Ferron, GOQ, a Québécoise painter and stained glass artist, was a major figure in the Quebec contemporary art scene.
Margaret Becklake
Margaret Rigsby Becklake, (born May 27, 1922) is a Canadian academic and epidemiologist.
Margaret Rigsby Becklake, (born May 27, 1922) is a Canadian academic and epidemiologist.
Maurice Couture
Maurice Couture, GOQ is a Canadian Archbishop Emeritus and the former Archbishop of Québec.
Maurice Couture, GOQ is a Canadian Archbishop Emeritus and the former Archbishop of Québec.
Maxwell Cummings
Maxwell Cummings, CM, GOQ (April 19, 1898 – May 23, 2001) was a Canadian real estate builder and philanthropist.
Maxwell Cummings, CM, GOQ (April 19, 1898 – May 23, 2001) was a Canadian real estate builder and philanthropist.
Monique Miller
Monique Miller, OC is a French Canadian actress.
Monique Miller, OC is a French Canadian actress.
Paul David
Paul David, (December 25, 1919 – April 5, 1999) was a Canadian cardiologist, founder of the Montreal Heart Institute, and Senator.
Paul David, (December 25, 1919 – April 5, 1999) was a Canadian cardiologist, founder of the Montreal Heart Institute, and Senator.
Paul Gérin-Lajoie
Paul Gérin-Lajoie, CC, GOQ, QC (born February 23, 1920) is a Canadian lawyer, philanthropist, and a former member of the National Assembly of Quebec and Cabinet Minister.
Paul Gérin-Lajoie, CC, GOQ, QC (born February 23, 1920) is a Canadian lawyer, philanthropist, and a former member of the National Assembly of Quebec and Cabinet Minister.
Paul-Émile Léger
Paul-Émile Léger, CC, GOQ, PSS (April 26, 1904—November 13, 1991) was a Canadian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Paul-Émile Léger, CC, GOQ, PSS (April 26, 1904—November 13, 1991) was a Canadian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Phyllis Lambert
Phyllis Barbara Lambert CC, GOQ, OAL, FRAIC, FRSC, RCA (née Bronfman, born January 24, 1927) is a Canadian philanthropist and member of the Bronfman family.
Phyllis Barbara Lambert CC, GOQ, OAL, FRAIC, FRSC, RCA (née Bronfman, born January 24, 1927) is a Canadian philanthropist and member of the Bronfman family.
Pierre Dansereau
Pierre Dansereau, (October 5, 1911 – September 28, 2011) was a Canadian ecologist known as one of the "fathers of ecology".
Pierre Dansereau, (October 5, 1911 – September 28, 2011) was a Canadian ecologist known as one of the "fathers of ecology".
Pierre-Marc Johnson
Pierre-Marc Johnson, GOQ is a Quebec lawyer, physician and politician.
Pierre-Marc Johnson, GOQ is a Quebec lawyer, physician and politician.
Raymond Klibansky
Raymond Klibansky, CC, GOQ (October 15, 1905 – August 5, 2005) was a German-Canadian historian of philosophy.
Raymond Klibansky, CC, GOQ (October 15, 1905 – August 5, 2005) was a German-Canadian historian of philosophy.
Rina Lasnier
Rina Lasnier, GOQ (6 August 1915 – 9 May 1997) was a Canadian, Québécoise poet.
Rina Lasnier, GOQ (6 August 1915 – 9 May 1997) was a Canadian, Québécoise poet.
Robert Choquette
Robert Guy Choquette, was a Canadian novelist, poet and diplomat.
Robert Guy Choquette, was a Canadian novelist, poet and diplomat.
Robert Després
Robert Després, (born September 27, 1924 in Quebec City) is a French Canadian businessman.
Robert Després, (born September 27, 1924 in Quebec City) is a French Canadian businessman.
Roger Gaudry
Roger Gaudry, CC, GOQ (December 15, 1913 – October 7, 2001) was a Canadian chemist, businessman, corporate director, and former rector of the Université de Montréal.
Roger Gaudry, CC, GOQ (December 15, 1913 – October 7, 2001) was a Canadian chemist, businessman, corporate director, and former rector of the Université de Montréal.
Roméo Dallaire
Lieutenant-General Roméo Antonius Dallaire, (born June 25, 1946 in Denekamp, Netherlands) is a Canadian senator, humanitarian, author and retired general.
Lieutenant-General Roméo Antonius Dallaire, (born June 25, 1946 in Denekamp, Netherlands) is a Canadian senator, humanitarian, author and retired general.
Stephen A. Jarislowsky
Stephen A. Jarislowsky, is a Canadian businessman, investor and philanthropist.
Stephen A. Jarislowsky, is a Canadian businessman, investor and philanthropist.
Vianney Décarie
Joseph Fernand Lionel Vianney Décarie, OC, GOQ was a Canadian philosopher.
Joseph Fernand Lionel Vianney Décarie, OC, GOQ was a Canadian philosopher.
Victor Barbeau
Victor Barbeau, OC, GOQ (18 August 1896 – 19 July 1994) was a Quebec writer and academic.
Victor Barbeau, OC, GOQ (18 August 1896 – 19 July 1994) was a Quebec writer and academic.
William Feindel
William Howard Feindel, (born July 12, 1918) is a Canadian neurosurgeon, scientist and professor.
William Howard Feindel, (born July 12, 1918) is a Canadian neurosurgeon, scientist and professor.