January 15
Normand Caissie named to the Order of Canada
Last month, our founder and CEO Normand Caissie was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada — one of our country’s highest honours — during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. As a celebrated CEO in New Brunswick’s manufacturing industry, Norm founded Imperial Manufacturing Group, a leader in air distribution and building products for four decades, his companies are a major economic driver in the province, providing hundreds of local jobs and garnering national and international recognition. He is also an esteemed mentor who is admired for supporting young entrepreneurs and new businesses, notably through the Wallace McCain Institute and Junior Achievements New Brunswick.
During this ceremony, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 50 new members to the Order of Canada.
The Order of Canada celebrates people who have enriched our country through their extraordinary and varied contributions. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada.
Photo Credits: MS Louis Dubé, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2024