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Chris Hadfield OOnt MSC LLD DEng (born 1959) – first Canadian to walk in space, first Canadian to command the International Space Station; Steven MacLean ScD (born 1954) Julie Payette CQ FMC (born 1963) David Saint-Jacques (born 1970), B.Eng., Ph.D., M.D. Robert Thirsk (born 1953) – holds Canadian record for longest time spent in space (204 ...
The series was inspired by the BBC production the Great Britons and has a spiritual sequel, The Greatest Canadian Invention. The Greatest Canadian experienced strong initial ratings, some fall-off during its run, and a partial rebound for the finale. The series was credited with bringing the CBC public "buzz" and a younger demographic.
Canada Day – celebrated nationwide 1 July annually, marks Canada's 1867 Confederation and establishment of dominion status, Civic Holiday – is a public holiday in Canada celebrated on the first Monday in August [63] Family Day – In most provinces of Canada, the third Monday in February is observed as a regional statutory holiday
Do you know which rich celebrities are also Canadian? Some of these names -- and their net worths -- might surprise you. See: 10 Richest Actors in the WorldFind Out: 3 Things You Must Do When Your...
Persons of National Historic Significance (National Historic People) (French: Personnes d'importance historique nationale (personnages historiques nationaux)) are people designated by the Canadian government as being nationally significant in the history of the country. [1]
Mary Greyeyes-Reid was the first First Nations woman to join the Canadian Forces. [15] Tommy Prince was one of Canada's most decorated First Nations soldiers, serving in World War II and the Korean War. [16] Mary John, Sr., CM was a leader of the Dakelh (Carrier) people and a social activist. [17]
Part of a series on Indigenous peoples in Canada First Nations Inuit Métis History Timeline Pre-colonization Genetics Settler colonialism Genocide Residential schools Indian hospitals Reconciliation Politics Indigenous law British Columbia Treaty Process Crown and Indigenous peoples Health Policy Idle No More Indian Act Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Land Back Land claims Land ...
Sikh Canadian soldiers in World War I [16] Buckam Singh — most well-known Sikh-Canadian soldier of World War I, and early Sikh pioneer of BC and Ontario. John Baboo (May 27, 1888 – July 9, 1948) [ 17 ] — Punjabi-born Winnipegger who was wounded at Vimy Ridge .