Pierre Dupuy (diplomat) - Expo 67

Expo 67

In 1963, he was named Commissioner General of Expo 67. He was responsible for getting foreign nations to participate in the Expo. On April 27, 1967, Expo 67 opened on time and with the largest number of foreign nations participating in a World's Fair to that time: a testament to his persistence and skill as a diplomat and manager.

On December 22, 1967 he was appointed to the Order of Canada, being invested on April 24, 1968 as a companion of the order.

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