Honorary degree citation - Andrée Lajoie

By: Arpi Hamalian, June 2009

Mr. Chancellor, it is my honour to present to you Mme Andrée Lajoie: esteemed academic, distinguished professor and accomplished lawyer.

Over the last 40 years, Andrée Lajoie’s research into the theory of law and constitutional law has influenced social policy and governance in Quebec, Canada, and around the world.

Mme Lajoie is a living example of dedication to public life and commitment to the rule of law. From writing to speaking to teaching, she has made tremendous contributions to society on many levels.

« Je veux comprendre les facteurs qui entrent en jeu dans l’élaboration des lois », dit-elle pour expliquer sa conception du travail. Elle s’intéresse en effet à diverses questions, notamment l’étude et la réforme des droits des peuples autochtones, la santé publique, les droits des femmes et des minorités, les relations intergouvernementales et le déséquilibre fiscal.

After completing her law degree at the Université de Montréal, Mme Lajoie went on to study political science at the University of Oxford, all the