Famous Canadians
People Worth Celebrating and Studying
We are pleased to introduce our Famous Canadians: Michaëlle Jean, Donovan Bailey, John McCrae, Terry Fox, Chris Hadfield, David Suzuki and Viola Desmond.

Michaëlle Jean
Governor general, journalist
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Donovan Bailey
Athlete, broadcaster
Like Terry Fox, Donovan Bailey is a Canadian sports hero. Through hard work on and off the track, Donovan has touched and reached many Canadians. Known as the fastest man in the world for his record at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, he has also worked to empower amateur athletes, and he operates a sports rehabilitation clinic. Donovan is still a champ – and one of our featured Caribbean Canadians.
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John McCrae
Soldier, doctor, poet
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Terry Fox
Athlete, activisit
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Chris Hadfield
Fighter pilot, astronaut (retired)
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David Suzuki
Activist, Broadcaster, Academic
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Viola Desmond
Activist, Business person
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