July 26, 1929 - May 6, 2023
Marc Lalonde realized the importance of research in maintaining and improving the health of Canadians, and under his enlightened leadership, national research programs flourished. He established the four pillars for future health research: basic research, clinical research, socio-medical research and organizational research. With their report, Marc Lalonde and Dr. Maurice LeClair (with whom he was jointly nominated) successfully challenged the prevailing view that medical advancements and technological innovation alone could improve Canadians’ wellness.
