 The college opened early, on September 15, 1952, and was granted a 3-year program composed of one preparatory year and two university years from the Canadian government due to the efforts of Lahaie.The Lahaie Pavilion, named in his honour, was built at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean in 1972.The Lahaie Pavilion houses the college library, offices, computer labs, and some classrooms.