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Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada – biographies of Canadian architects and lists of their buildings from 1800 to 1950 "Canada Questions and Answers: Everything You Need to Know About Canada" by canadafaq.ca; The Canadian Encyclopedia – click on "people" for links to articles about Canadians; English/French availability
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] A story of her life is told in the book titled Stoney Creek Woman. [18]
[3] In 2009 d'Aquino was described by John Lorinc of The Globe and Mail as Canada's "behind-the-scenes prime minister" and the "most influential corporate tout" for almost 30 years. [5] D'Aquino was listed among the top 100 most influential people in Canada in the 20th century. [6]
The Greatest Canadian is a 2004 television series consisting of 13 episodes produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to identify one greatest Canadian of all time, according to those who watched and participated in the program.
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]
In 2009 d'Aquino was described by Globe and Mail's John Lorinc as Canada's "behind-the-scenes prime minister" and the "most influential corporate tout" for almost 30 years. [7] D'Aquino was listed among the top 100 most influential people in Canada in the 20th century. [29]
Surveys have been conducted to construct historical rankings of individuals who have served as prime minister of Canada. These ranking systems are usually based on surveys of academic historians, economists and political scientists. The rankings focus on the achievements, leadership qualities, failures and faults in office.
This is a list of Chinese Canadians including both original immigrants who obtained Canadian citizenship and their Canadian-born descendants who are notable, have made significant contributions to the Canadian or international culture or society politically, artistically or scientifically, or have prominently appeared in the news.