A tribute to Dr. Normand Belliveau.

D r. Normand Belliveau was a true gentleman whose long association with the Can­ adian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) provided a significant bene­ fit to the medical profession. He was a distinguished surgeon who served as a CMPA councillor from 1964 to 1997. Dr. Belliveau was the first francophone to serve as the president of the CMPA (1988–95). Dr. Belliveau’s stature in the medical profession allowed him to open doors that had previously been closed to the CMPA. He was a posi­ tive champion for the CMPA and was well liked by colleagues and business associates. During his ten­ ure as president, he successfully guided the CMPA through turbulent waters, including the construction of the CMPA’s current headquarters, which opened in 1994. A strong advocate for defending the interests of Canadian physicians, Dr. Belliveau never lost sight of the everyday difficulties faced by individual physicians working in small communities. He was able to bring levity to stressful situations and kept things light by telling stories about fishing adventures on his boat when people became too serious. Dr. Belliveau was an inspirational leader and an exceptional individual who brought out the best among his fellow councillors and the senior management of the CMPA. Hartley S. Stern, MD