平特五不中

Me Paul-Andr茅 Cr茅peau, Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Law is among the three 平特五不中 researchers who have received the Prix du Qu茅bec 2008. The Prix du Qu茅bec were presented on November 19, 2008, at a ceremony in Quebec City.

The Georges-脡mile Lapalme prize went to Professor Cr茅peau in recognition of his remarkable contribution to the French language through Canadian law. Father of the Quebec Civil Code, a pioneer of jurilinguistics and theoretician of private fundamental law, Me Cr茅peau is a prominent figure in today鈥檚 Quebec society. Through his unstinting work in creating the Quebec Civil Code, he not only gave Quebec society the opportunity to reappropriate its legal system, but also made sure that the language used would reflect Quebec identity.

The Prix du Qu茅bec are the highest honours awarded each year by the government of Quebec in recognition of those who have had remarkable careers in the artistic and cultural sphere or have devoted their working lives to the social and scientific advancement of Quebec. Each winner receives a tax-free award of $30,000, a silver medal made by a Quebec artist, a hand-lettered certificate and a lapel pin of the Prix du Qu茅bec symbol, a piece of jewellery worn only by Prix du Qu茅bec winners.

The Faculty of Law extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Cr茅peau, a much appreciated colleague and mentor.