Daniel Germain, CM, CQ, MSM, is a philanthropist and social entrepreneur dedicated to advancing children’s well-being and breaking cycles of poverty. Growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood shaped his lifelong commitment to supporting underprivileged youth. This commitment led him to found the Quebec Breakfast Club, addressing a critical barrier to children’s academic and social success: access to a nutritious breakfast.

In 2005, the program was recognized by the United Nations as one of the world’s leading school meal initiatives. Building on this success, Germain founded Breakfast Club of Canada, launched international youth cooperation projects, and established the Montreal Millennium Summit, a global forum focused on children’s well-being worldwide.

A recognized social visionary, Germain has received numerous honors, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Quebec YMCA Peace Medal. He is a Member of the Order of Canada and a Knight of the Ordre national du Québec. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Breakfast Club of Canada. He is the founder of the Children’s Hour World Campaign, a global movement addressing child poverty, food insecurity, climate change, and the rights of girls, women, and Indigenous communities.