Canadian Leaders and Heroes

Canadian Prime Ministers

• William Mackenzie King: Longest-serving Canadian Prime Minister, leading during WWII, introduced social reforms, and increased Canadian autonomy.
• Lester B. Pearson: Prime Minister, Nobel Peace Prize winner for Suez Crisis resolution, and instrumental in establishing universal health care.
• John Diefenbaker: Prime Minister known for the Canadian Bill of Rights and supporting Indigenous rights.
• Robert Borden: Prime Minister during WWI, crucial in asserting Canadian autonomy and securing its role in international affairs.

Canadian Indigenous Figures

• Mary Simon: First Indigenous Governor General of Canada, symbolizing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
• Murray Sinclair: Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, documenting the impact of residential schools on Indigenous peoples.
• Francis Pegahmagabow: Indigenous Canadian war hero in WWI, most decorated Indigenous soldier in Canadian history.

Canadian Military Figures

• Arthur Currie: Canadian general during WWI, leading the Canadian Corps to victory at Vimy Ridge.
• Billy Bishop: Canadian air ace in WWI, with 72 aerial victories and the Victoria Cross.
• Samuel Hughes: Canadian Minister of Militia during WWI,controversial for mobilizing Canadian forces due to military equipment issues.

Other Notable Canadians

• Omar Khadr: Captured in Afghanistan, detained at Guantanamo Bay, his case sparked debates on human rights, and juvenile justice, and Canada's role in his detention.
• Lincoln Alexander: First Black Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, a trailblazer for racial equality.
• Duncan Campbell Scott: Canadian bureaucrat responsible for policies leading to the residential school system.
• Ben Johnson: Canadian sprinter who won an Olympic gold medal, later stripped for a doping scandal.

International Figures

• Winston Churchill: British Prime Minister during WWII, known for leadership and war speeches.