Renowned author and Nobel Laureate in Literature, celebrated for her mastery of the contemporary short story. Her deeply... View More

Renowned author and Nobel Laureate in Literature, celebrated for her mastery of the contemporary short story. Her deeply evocative works, often set in rural Ontario, explore the complexities of human relationships with unparalleled nuance and depth. View Less

A medical scientist and physician who co-discovered insulin, a breakthrough that transformed diabetes from a fatal disea... View More

A medical scientist and physician who co-discovered insulin, a breakthrough that transformed diabetes from a fatal disease into a manageable condition. His work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923. View Less

A prominent venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and television personality best known as a sharp-tongued investor on the h... View More

A prominent venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and television personality best known as a sharp-tongued investor on the hit show "Shark Tank." He is also a successful business executive and founder of O’Leary Ventures. View Less

Canada's first female astronaut and the world's first neurologist in space, who flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery ... View More

Canada's first female astronaut and the world's first neurologist in space, who flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1992. A distinguished scientist and photographer, she has dedicated her post-NASA career to environmental education. View Less

The 21st Prime Minister of Canada (2003–2006) and former Minister of Finance, widely credited for steering Canada to a... View More

The 21st Prime Minister of Canada (2003–2006) and former Minister of Finance, widely credited for steering Canada to a period of unprecedented fiscal surplus. He is also a respected statesman and business leader. View Less

An influential film director and producer behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic comedies, including Ghostbusters and ... View More

An influential film director and producer behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic comedies, including Ghostbusters and Animal House. His work defined a generation of filmmaking and left an indelible mark on popular culture. View Less

A world-renowned geneticist, environmentalist, and broadcaster who has dedicated his life to promoting sustainability an... View More

A world-renowned geneticist, environmentalist, and broadcaster who has dedicated his life to promoting sustainability and educating the public on science and ecological issues. He is the longtime host of CBC’s The Nature of Things. View Less