30-06-2025
Georges St-Pierre appointed to the Order of Canada
Fighter Georges St-Pierre flexes during the weight-in for UFC 158 in Montreal on March 15, 2013. (Ryan Remiorz / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Quebec MMA legend Georges St-Pierre has been appointed to the Order of Canada.
A total of 83 Canadians were appointed to the Order, announced Monday by Governor General Mary Simon.
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From Saint-Isidore, St-Pierre is a former world champion mixed martial artist who defended his welterweight title a record nine times, later winning the middleweight title.
He also founded the Georges St-Pierre Foundation, which helps youth, counters bullying and promotes physical activity.
St-Pierre is not the only Quebecer to be appointed to the Order.
The list includes:
