He will be remembered as the director of the University of Ottawa's centre for research into French Canadian civilization, a position he held from 1972 to 1985, and as a full professor in the history department of that university, but especially as a proud French Canadian who was deeply involved and well respected in his community.
On se souviendra de lui comme directeur du Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française de l'Université d'Ottawa, de 1972 à 1985, comme professeur titulaire au département d'histoire, mais surtout comme fier Canadien-français bien impliqué et respecté dans son milieu.