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Jun 14, 2017 · Learn about the Canadians who made their mark on the world, from Terry Fox to Viola Desmond, from Gord Downie to Nellie McClung. See their stories, achievements and challenges in this list of influential Canadians.
Jun 24, 2018 · Learn about the people who inspired 10 public figures from different fields, such as music, writing, sports and politics. From Stuart McLean to Terry Fox, discover the stories behind the stories of Canada's greatness.
- Dominique Ritter
Oct 6, 2015 · 30 Important Community Leaders in Canada. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Canadian Encyclopedia created 30 lists of 30 things that make us proud to be Canadian, from famous people and historic events, to iconic foods and influential artists. The concept of community can take various forms.
- Stephen Harper. Power under pressure. Even wheeling his arms like a cartoon character executing an endless pratfall, Stephen Harper still controls the fates of so many other figures in Ottawa that he remains kingpin.
- Naheed Nenshi. Like he can walk on water. When Naheed Nenshi’s name comes up, Torontonians have only one question: When is he coming to save us? When Calgary’s charming, straight-shooting progressive mayor visits Toronto now, he is greeted with an affection that borders on the riotous.
- Jerry Dias. Merger makes him strong. As the president of Unifor, the mega-union created this year by the merger of the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers, Dias is expected to halt, or even reverse, the decline in Big Labour’s clout.
- Mark Wiseman. His clout, your money. As president and CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Wiseman presides over a $183-billion portfolio that amounts to the national nest egg: 18 million Canadians need him not to screw up.
Jun 15, 2014 · Canadians have handed the Harper government a Top 10 list of the country's greatest heroes, featuring some of the Conservative party's greatest adversaries, past and present including Pierre ...
Polls repeatedly cite Fox, especially among young Canadians, as a role model and hero. His modesty belied his achievements. “I am just one member of the Marathon of Hope,” he said.
Jan 8, 2016 · Learn about thirty women who made a positive impact on Canada, from Doris Anderson to Viola Desmond. Explore their portraits, achievements, and challenges in this online exhibit.
