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33 Canadians Honoured During a Presentation Ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Citadelle of Québec

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/21/12 -- The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was presented to 33 recipients from various walks of life during a presentation ceremony on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Quebec. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over the ceremony.

The names of the recipients and their short citations are attached. Additional information about the Diamond Jubilee Medal program is available at www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee.


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                            RECIPIENTS' CITATIONS                           
                                                                            
                        Dr. Frederick Anderman, O.C.                        
                              Hampstead, Quebec                             
                                                                            
       For his significant contributions to the treatment of epilepsy.      
                                                                            
                             Michel Biron, C.M.                             
                               Nicolet, Quebec                              
                                                                            
For his contributions to the economic, community and cultural development of
 his region by supporting many organizations as well as many local artists. 
                                                                            
                             Andre Bisson, O.C.                             
                             Baie d'Urfe, Quebec                            
                                                                            
  For his professional and social involvement with numerous organizations.  
                                                                            
                      The Honourable Roch Bolduc, O.C.                      
                               Quebec, Quebec                               
                                                                            
   For his career in Quebec's public service and serving the common good.   
                                                                            
                          Paul G. Buissoneau, O.C.                          
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
           For his multiple contributions to the performing arts.           
                                                                            
                The Honourable Claude Castonguay, C.C., O.Q.                
                               Verdun, Quebec                               
                                                                            
    In recognition of his important contribution to the welfare of Quebec   
                                  society.                                  
                                                                            
                         Raymond A.J. Chretien, O.C.                        
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
         For his brilliant diplomatic career of nearly forty years.         
                                                                            
                    Dr. Richard Leign Cruess, O.C., O.Q.                    
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
    In recognition of his innovations in the field of ethics in medicine.   
                                                                            
                         Dr. Sylvia R. Cruess, O.C.                         
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
For the key role she played in drafting an international code of conduct for
                                physicians.                                 
                                                                            
                        Robert Despres, O.C., G.O.Q.                        
                               Quebec, Quebec                               
                                                                            
        For his important contributions to Quebec's public service.         
                                                                            
                           Jean-Pierre Dubuc, C.M.                          
                              Cap Rouge, Quebec                             
                                                                            
        For his innovative contributions in the field of agriculture.       
                                                                            
                          Julien Dufour, C.M., C.Q.                         
                             La Malbaie, Quebec                             
                                                                            
     For his role in the economic and social development of Charlevoix.     
                                                                            
                         Marcel E. Dutil, C.M., C.Q.                        
                              Outremont, Quebec                             
                                                                            
          For his involvement in business and community activities.         
                                                                            
                       Sheila B. Goldbloom, O.C., C.Q.                      
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
        For her community involvement for more than forty-five years.       
                                                                            
                      Dr. Victor Goldbloom, C.C., O.Q.                      
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
           For his work in promoting Canada's linguistic duality.           
                                                                            
                                 Alex Harvey                                
                             St-Ferreol, Quebec                             
                                                                            
      For his achievements as a cross-country skier on the national and     
                            international levels.                           
                                                                            
                           Laurent Lapierre, C.M.                           
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
For his contributions in the fields of education and management of the arts.
                                                                            
                              Ricardo Larrivee                              
                            Ville Lemoyne, Quebec                           
                                                                            
       For his involvement with La Tablee des Chefs and his work with       
                            underprivileged kids.                           
                                                                            
                              Ophelia Lazaridis                             
                              Waterloo, Ontario                             
                                                                            
           For her many philanthropic and community contributions.          
                                                                            
                           John LeBoutillier, C.M.                          
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
 In recognition of his leadership in business and his community involvement.
                                                                            
                          Alain Lefevre, O.C., C.Q.                         
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
   For his internationally acclaimed talent as a pianist and communicator.  
                                                                            
                              Ginette Legendre                              
                                Levis, Quebec                               
                                                                            
  For her talents as an author of stories intended for children with health 
                                  problems.                                 
                                                                            
                          Margaret Lock, O.C., O.Q.                         
                              Westmount, Quebec                             
                                                                            
    For her groundbreaking research in the field of medical anthropology.   
                                                                            
                     Dr. Jonathan Larmonth Meakins, O.C.                    
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
For his internationally renowned expertise in the field of medical research.
                                                                            
                        Dominique Michel, O.C., C.Q.                        
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
   For her dazzling career in all areas of the entertainment world and her  
 support of the Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont Foundation in the establishment
                          of a cancerology centre.                          
                                                                            
                        Jean-Guy Paquet, C.C., G.O.Q.                       
                               Quebec, Quebec                               
                                                                            
 For his commitment and work in the fields of higher education, research and
                                 innovation.                                
                                                                            
                           Monique Plamondon, C.M.                          
                               Quebec, Quebec                               
                                                                            
  For her contribution to popular education and popular science in various  
                                   fields.                                  
                                                                            
                             Gino Quilico, O.C.                             
                            Beaconsfield, Quebec                            
                                                                            
          For his many contributions as a celebrated opera singer.          
                                                                            
                        Charles Robert Scriver, C.C.                        
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
       For his significant work in the development of human genetics.       
                                                                            
                  The Honourable Raymond C. Setlakwe, C.M.                  
                           Thetford Mines, Quebec                           
                                                                            
 For his social involvement in numerous public and volunteer organizations. 
                                                                            
                          Alain Stanke, C.M., C.Q.                          
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
 For his impressive career as an author, producer, journalist and sculptor. 
                                                                            
                        Mark A. Wainberg, O.C., O.Q.                        
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
     For his major contributions to the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS.    
                                                                            
                            Vincent Warren, C.M.                            
                              Montreal, Quebec                              
                                                                            
  For his legacy to the arts as one of Canada's greatest dance historians.  

Contacts:
Marie-Pierre Belanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-852-3248 (cell.)
marie-pierre.belanger@gg.ca

Joanne Charette
Official spokesperson to the Governor General
613-852-5364 (cell.)
joanne.charette@gg.ca

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