Notable Canadian Biographies
Justin Trudeau
Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician serving as the 23rd and current prime minister of Canada, first elected in 2015. He is the son of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
Celine Dion
Celine Marie Claudette Dion is a Canadian singer known for her powerful and technically skilled vocals. She gained international fame in the 1990s, with hits like "My Heart Will Go On."
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky is a former professional ice hockey player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He played 20 seasons in the NHL.
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Eleanor Atwood is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, and essayist, known for works like "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Alias Grace." She is one of Canada's most famous writers.
Dr. Roberta Bondar
Roberta Bondar is a Canadian physician, neurologist, and astronaut. She was the first Canadian female astronaut and the first neurologist in space.
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist. He is known for his poetic lyrics and deep voice, with famous works like "Hallelujah" and "Suzanne."
David Suzuki
David Takayoshi Suzuki is a Canadian environmentalist, science broadcaster, and author. He is known for his work on the "The Nature of Things" television program.
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Rodney Reynolds is a Canadian actor known for his roles in films like "Deadpool," "The Proposal," and "The Hitman's Bodyguard." He is also a philanthropist.
Shania Twain
Eilleen Regina Edwards, known professionally as Shania Twain, is a Canadian singer and songwriter who achieved immense success in country and pop music.
Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is known for his ballads, including "If You Could Read My Mind" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."