Marcoux appointed to Order of Canada
By Adnews Staff
Isabelle Marcoux, chair of the board of Montreal-based TC Transcontinental, has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada. Prior to becoming chair in 2012, Marcoux was vice-chair and vice-president of corporate development. Before joining Transcontinental in 1997, She was a lawyer at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. Marcoux is also a member of the boards of Rogers Communications, Power Corporation and the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation. Marcoux father, Rémi Marcoux, founder of the company, was invested into the Order of Canada in 2007.
The Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Appointments are made by the governor general on the recommendation of an advisory council.