Beginning his career as a child star, actor Michael J. Fox went on to play more mature roles as a young adult and established himself firmly in Hollywood. His thriving career suffered a setback when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at just 29. Despite his health issues, he continues to act and advocates for Parkinson's disease research.
Nathan Fillion is a Canadian-American actor who came into prominence after playing Malcolm Reynolds in the TV series Firefly. His popularity and style prompted public artist, Martin Firrell, to choose Fillion as his subject for two works of public art. Fillion is also credited with co-founding a non-profit organization, Kids Need to Read, along with author PJ Haarsma.
Canadian clinical psychologist, writer and YouTuber, Jordan Peterson became internationally known in the 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues. He propogates his views and ideas primarily through YouTube and podcasts. He has shared many videos and podcasts that have received millions of views.
Catherine Mary Stewart is a Canadian actress best known for her portrayal of Jessie Collins in the 1993 film, Samurai Cowboy. She is also known for her work in TV movies like Sharpshooter, My Daughter's Secret, and The Husband She Met Online. A multi-talented personality, Stewart is also a trained jazz dancer.
Retired Canadian ice-hockey winger Jarome Iginla is a 2-time Olympic gold medalist and a former World Championship. He also won the 2004 World Cup with the Canadian squad. He became the 4th Black player to be part of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He has also represented teams such as the Boston Bruins.
With 849 victories, Ken Hitchcock had the third-most wins in NHL history and has also won a Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars. Also known to his fans as Hitch, he has been an assistant coach of team Canada and has led the team to gold wins at three Winter Olympics.
Gordon R. Dickson was an influential science fiction writer whose 1969 novel Wolfling inspired the creation of the lightsaber, a sword showcased in the Star Wars franchise. During his illustrious career, Dickson won many prestigious awards, including three Hugo Awards and a Nebula Award. In 2000, he was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Jesse Lumsden is a Canadian bobsledder and former Canadian football player. He is best known for winning a gold medal in the two-man bobsleigh event at the 2012 World Championships. He also won a silver medal in the same event at the 2017 World Championships. As a Canadian football player, Jesse Lumsden has played for teams like the Calgary Stampeders.