Awards

Mr Jacques Marchand is Appointed to the Order of Excellence in Education

Mr. Jacques Marchand has been appointed as a member of the Order of Excellence in Education by the Minister of Education, on the recommendation of the Order of Excellence in Education Council.
Celebratory Achievement

This year, Mr. Jacques Marchand has been appointed as a member of the Order of Excellence in Education by the Minister of Education, on the recommendation of the Order of Excellence in Education Council.

This honor recognizes Mr. Marchand’s contribution to the Québec education system based on his accomplishments and actions throughout his career, be it through his innovation and the impact of his contribution on his community, through the influence and recognition of his actions, or through the duration of his involvement.

A spirit of innovation behind many internationally recognized academic institutions

Since 1987, thanks to Mr. Jacques Marchand’s vision and spirit of innovation, the then General Director of LaSalle College was able to find solutions to offset the shrinking population in Québec. By setting his sights on international students, he personally led multiple recruitment missions in the field, particularly to North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.