Montréal, Friday, August 6, 2004 - Claude
Benoit, President and CEO of the Old Port of Montréal
Corporation, has been named a Member of the Order of Canada
by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson,
Governor General of Canada.
Ms. Benoit is a gifted designer and an exceptional scientific
communicator and manager. She is also blessed with a remarkable
talent for innovation. She has played a key role in major
museology projects, in particular the Biosphère,
the Montréal Biodôme and the Musée
de la civilisation in Québec City. In addition,
she was the driving force behind the creation of the Montréal
Science Centre, which she continues to manage today. The
Centre has proven to be an unprecedented success, attracting
close to two million visitors since it opened in May 2000.
A dynamic individual who also headed the McCord Museum
and her own firm, Les Productions Métamorphoses,
Ms. Benoit is now the President and CEO of the Old Port
of Montréal Corporation. As such, she oversees a recreational
and tourism site that attracts upwards of seven million
visitors a year, and promotes Canadian heritage, culture
and innovation. Ms. Benoit is a member of other organizations
as well, including the Conseil de la science et de
la technologie du Québec, the Natural Sciences
and Engineering Research Council of Canada and ACFAS,
and continues to make a name for herself by promoting
smart leisure activities and encouraging scientific and
technical literacy through games and innovation.
The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize
outstanding achievement and service by Canadian citizens
in various fields of human endeavour. It is our country's
highest honour for lifetime achievement.
Another prestigious distinction: the McNeil Medal
Claude Benoit has also been awarded the McNeil Medal for
2004. The Medal is awarded by the Royal Society of Canada
to a candidate who has demonstrated outstanding ability
to promote and communicate science to students and the
public within Canada.
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Information:
Lily Robert
Director of Communications
Old Port of Montréal Corporation
(514) 496-2041
Lucie Brosseau
Rideau Hall Press Office
Tel.: (613) 998-0287
Pager: (613) 760-6351
Cell: (613) 222-2699
Fax: (613) 998-1664
Source: The Old Port of Montréal Corporation
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