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Rabat – French-Moroccan comedian, Gad Elmaleh has been granted a singular honor from the Canadian province of Quebec. On Tuesday, he was made a member of the Order of Quebec.
Quebec Premier, Philippe Couillard bestowed the Order’s official insignia on Elmaleh himself before posting a video on his official Facebook page.
In the video, already circulated widely online, the two men are seen engaging in banter worthy of one of the comedian’s sketches.
Addressing his feelings about receiving the honor, Gad was clearly touched. “In 1988, when I immigrated from Morocco to Quebec, Quebec opened its arms to me, and today, it serves me very strongly in its arms.”
The Order of Quebec is the province’s highest civilian honor. Gad Elmaleh finds himself in impressive company with other well-known recipients including Jacques Chirac, Gerard Depardieu, Celine Dion and Francois Hollande.
The Order’s first recipients were awarded in 1985. The honour recognizes organizations and individuals who have made invaluable contributions to Quebec society and “marked the evolution and radiation of Quebec.”
