SettingsCanadian activists
Adam Fletcher (activist)
Adam Fletcher is a leading advocate, author, motivational speaker, and educator focused on youth voice and student engagement, recognized for founding The Freechild Project.
Adam Fletcher is a leading advocate, author, motivational speaker, and educator focused on youth voice and student engagement, recognized for founding The Freechild Project.
Adelaide Hoodless
Adelaide Hoodless née Hunter (February 27, 1858 – February 26, 1910) was a Canadian educational reformer who founded the international women’s organization known as the Women's...
Adelaide Hoodless née Hunter (February 27, 1858 – February 26, 1910) was a Canadian educational reformer who founded the international women’s organization known as the Women's...
Agnes Macphail
Agnes Campbell Macphail was the first woman to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons, and one of the first two women elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Agnes Campbell Macphail was the first woman to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons, and one of the first two women elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Albert Ernest Archer
Albert Ernest Archer (died 1949) was a Canadian physician and political activist.
Albert Ernest Archer (died 1949) was a Canadian physician and political activist.
Allan Cutler
Allan S. Cutler is a former Canadian public servant notable for his role as the whistleblower who reported anomalies in a Canadian sponsorship program designed to raise awareness in Quebec of th...
Allan S. Cutler is a former Canadian public servant notable for his role as the whistleblower who reported anomalies in a Canadian sponsorship program designed to raise awareness in Quebec of th...
Andres Spokoiny
Andres Spokoiny is a Jew native to Argentina, now living in Montreal, Canada, and since 2009 has worked as the executive director of Federation CJA.
Andres Spokoiny is a Jew native to Argentina, now living in Montreal, Canada, and since 2009 has worked as the executive director of Federation CJA.
Anne Bayefsky
Professor Anne Bayefsky is a human rights scholar and activist.
Professor Anne Bayefsky is a human rights scholar and activist.
Arthur Hair
Arthur Douglas Hair was founder of the Last Post Fund in 1909.
Arthur Douglas Hair was founder of the Last Post Fund in 1909.
Barb Tarbox
Barb Tarbox, MSM (April 10, 1961 – May 18, 2003) was one of the most well-known anti-smoking activists in Canada; a life-long smoker dying of brain and lung cancers whose very open and fra...
Barb Tarbox, MSM (April 10, 1961 – May 18, 2003) was one of the most well-known anti-smoking activists in Canada; a life-long smoker dying of brain and lung cancers whose very open and fra...
Bernie Farber
Bernie M. Farber (born 1951) is the former chief executive officer of the Canadian Jewish Congress and a social activist.
Bernie M. Farber (born 1951) is the former chief executive officer of the Canadian Jewish Congress and a social activist.
Beth Symes
Beth Symes,, Queen's University alumna is a Canadian lawyer who fought the Canada Revenue Agency all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada in order to deduct childcare expenses she incurred in ...
Beth Symes,, Queen's University alumna is a Canadian lawyer who fought the Canada Revenue Agency all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada in order to deduct childcare expenses she incurred in ...
Betty Fox
Betty Lou Fox was a Canadian cancer research activist, the mother of Terry Fox and founder of the Terry Fox Foundation.
Betty Lou Fox was a Canadian cancer research activist, the mother of Terry Fox and founder of the Terry Fox Foundation.
Bill Cook (Ontario politician)
Bill Cook is a political activist in Ontario, Canada.
Bill Cook is a political activist in Ontario, Canada.
Billie Mintz
Billie Mintz is an award winning filmmaker and Corporate social responsibility storyteller, CEO of Artists Raising Consciousness (ARC).
Billie Mintz is an award winning filmmaker and Corporate social responsibility storyteller, CEO of Artists Raising Consciousness (ARC).
Bob Plamondon
Bob Plamondon is a Canadian public policy specialist.
Bob Plamondon is a Canadian public policy specialist.
Brigette DePape
Brigette DePape is a Canadian activist who came to national attention on June 3, 2011.
Brigette DePape is a Canadian activist who came to national attention on June 3, 2011.
Brit Griffin
Brit Griffin is a Canadian journalist.
Brit Griffin is a Canadian journalist.
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer.
Bryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer.
Buddy Daye
Delmore W. Daye was a Canadian boxer and community activist from Nova Scotia.
Delmore W. Daye was a Canadian boxer and community activist from Nova Scotia.
Carol Wall
A long-time labour and social justice activist, Carol Wall (born ) ran for the presidency of the Canadian Labour Congress in 2005, gaining 37% of the popular vote while running against incumbent...
A long-time labour and social justice activist, Carol Wall (born ) ran for the presidency of the Canadian Labour Congress in 2005, gaining 37% of the popular vote while running against incumbent...
Carrie Rozelle
Carrie Rozelle was a Canadian-born American disabilities activist, whose struggles with her own learning disabled son, Jack led her to establish the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
Carrie Rozelle was a Canadian-born American disabilities activist, whose struggles with her own learning disabled son, Jack led her to establish the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
Catherine Doherty
Ekaterina Fyodorovna Kolyschkine Doherty, better known as Catherine Doherty, CM was a social activist and foundress of the Madonna House Apostolate.
Ekaterina Fyodorovna Kolyschkine Doherty, better known as Catherine Doherty, CM was a social activist and foundress of the Madonna House Apostolate.
Charles McVety
Charles H. McVety is a Canadian evangelical Christian leader.
Charles H. McVety is a Canadian evangelical Christian leader.
Charles Stuart (abolitionist)
Captain Charles Stuart (1783 – 26 May 1865) was an Anglo-Canadian abolitionist in the early-to-mid-19th century.
Captain Charles Stuart (1783 – 26 May 1865) was an Anglo-Canadian abolitionist in the early-to-mid-19th century.
Chris Kempling
Christopher Stephen Myles Kempling is a Canadian educator and counsellor who was suspended by the British Columbia College of Teachers and disciplined by the Quesnel School District for anti-gay...
Christopher Stephen Myles Kempling is a Canadian educator and counsellor who was suspended by the British Columbia College of Teachers and disciplined by the Quesnel School District for anti-gay...
Christopher Black
Christopher Black is an international criminal lawyer and political activist based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Christopher Black is an international criminal lawyer and political activist based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Claire Morissette
Claire Morissette (born April 6, 1950 - died July 20, 2007) was a Canadian cycling advocate who fought for equal cyclists' rights in Montreal since 1976.
Claire Morissette (born April 6, 1950 - died July 20, 2007) was a Canadian cycling advocate who fought for equal cyclists' rights in Montreal since 1976.
Connie Fogal
Constance (Connie) Fogal (born 1940) is the former leader of the Canadian Action Party.
Constance (Connie) Fogal (born 1940) is the former leader of the Canadian Action Party.
Conrad Schmidt
Conrad Schmidt (born 1969) is a social activist, filmmaker and writer living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada who is best known for his role in founding the Work Less Party of British Colu...
Conrad Schmidt (born 1969) is a social activist, filmmaker and writer living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada who is best known for his role in founding the Work Less Party of British Colu...
Cory Doctorow
Cory Efram Doctorow is a Canadian-British blogger, journalist, and science fiction author who serves as co-editor of the weblog Boing Boing.
Cory Efram Doctorow is a Canadian-British blogger, journalist, and science fiction author who serves as co-editor of the weblog Boing Boing.
Dan Heap
Daniel James Macdonnell "Dan" Heap is a former Canadian politician with the New Democratic Party.
Daniel James Macdonnell "Dan" Heap is a former Canadian politician with the New Democratic Party.
David Barbarash
David Barbarash was the North American press officer for the Animal Liberation Front from mid-1999 until late-2002.
David Barbarash was the North American press officer for the Animal Liberation Front from mid-1999 until late-2002.
David Lethbridge
David Lethbridge is a professor, anti-racist activist and research director of the Bethune Institute for Anti-Fascist Studies and director of the Salmon Arm Coalition Against Racism.
David Lethbridge is a professor, anti-racist activist and research director of the Bethune Institute for Anti-Fascist Studies and director of the Salmon Arm Coalition Against Racism.
David McTaggart
David Fraser McTaggart (June 24, 1932 - March 23, 2001) was a Canadian-born environmentalist who played a central part in the foundation of Greenpeace International.
David Fraser McTaggart (June 24, 1932 - March 23, 2001) was a Canadian-born environmentalist who played a central part in the foundation of Greenpeace International.
David Swann
David Swann, MLA (born June 19, 1949) is a medical doctor and Alberta Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary Mountain View.
David Swann, MLA (born June 19, 1949) is a medical doctor and Alberta Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary Mountain View.
Donna Lunn
Donna Lunn is a Canadian activist in support of rural and agricultural organizations in Canada.
Donna Lunn is a Canadian activist in support of rural and agricultural organizations in Canada.
Doris Lussier
Doris Lussier (15 July 1918 – 28 October 1993) was a comedian and actor, political scientist and activist.
Doris Lussier (15 July 1918 – 28 October 1993) was a comedian and actor, political scientist and activist.
Eddie Carvery
Eddie Carvery is a political protester from Africville, Nova Scotia.
Eddie Carvery is a political protester from Africville, Nova Scotia.
Edna May Williston Best
Edna May Williston Best (Sexton) (June 25, 1880 – December 14, 1923) was a social activist and war worker born in Shediac, New Brunswick and died in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Edna May Williston Best (Sexton) (June 25, 1880 – December 14, 1923) was a social activist and war worker born in Shediac, New Brunswick and died in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Eibie Weizfeld
The co-founder of the Alliance of Concerned Jewish Canadians, Abraham Harvey "Eibie" Weizfeld is a Montreal-based peace activist and author.
The co-founder of the Alliance of Concerned Jewish Canadians, Abraham Harvey "Eibie" Weizfeld is a Montreal-based peace activist and author.
Elizabeth Carey (social activist)
Elizabeth Carey (10 November 1835 – 24 August 1920) was a Canadian home-maker and social activist.
Elizabeth Carey (10 November 1835 – 24 August 1920) was a Canadian home-maker and social activist.
Elizabeth May
Elizabeth Evans May, OC, MP (born June 9, 1954) is an American-born Canadian Member of Parliament, environmentalist, writer, activist, lawyer, and the leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Elizabeth Evans May, OC, MP (born June 9, 1954) is an American-born Canadian Member of Parliament, environmentalist, writer, activist, lawyer, and the leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Ernie Regehr
Ernie Regehr, is a Canadian peace researcher and expert in security and disarmament.
Ernie Regehr, is a Canadian peace researcher and expert in security and disarmament.
Errol Povah
Errol Eric Povah (January 31, 1953-) is a community activist in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Errol Eric Povah (January 31, 1953-) is a community activist in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Farouk Jiwa
Farouk Jiwa is a social entrepreneur, Senior Ashoka Fellow, and Senior Technical Advisor, Economic Development, at CARE USA, applying market-based approaches to poverty reduction in the developi...
Farouk Jiwa is a social entrepreneur, Senior Ashoka Fellow, and Senior Technical Advisor, Economic Development, at CARE USA, applying market-based approaches to poverty reduction in the developi...
Florence Storgoff
Florence Storgoff A member of the Freedomites born in Canora, Saskatchewan in 1908 and died September 11, 1964.
Florence Storgoff A member of the Freedomites born in Canora, Saskatchewan in 1908 and died September 11, 1964.
Frank Dimant
Frank Dimant is Executive Vice President of B'nai Brith Canada and CEO of the organization’s Institute for International Affairs and the League for Human Rights.
Frank Dimant is Executive Vice President of B'nai Brith Canada and CEO of the organization’s Institute for International Affairs and the League for Human Rights.
Gabriel Yiu
Gabriel Yiu is an award-winning journalist, social activist and small business owner in Vancouver.
Gabriel Yiu is an award-winning journalist, social activist and small business owner in Vancouver.
Garfield Mahood
Garfield Mahood is the executive director of the Non-Smokers' Rights Association (NSRA) and its sister charity, the Smoking and Health Action Foundation (SHAF), since soon after their creation i...
Garfield Mahood is the executive director of the Non-Smokers' Rights Association (NSRA) and its sister charity, the Smoking and Health Action Foundation (SHAF), since soon after their creation i...
Gary Gallon
Gary Thomas Gallon (October 1, 1945 – July 3, 2003) was a Canadian environmental activist and policy advisor.
Gary Thomas Gallon (October 1, 1945 – July 3, 2003) was a Canadian environmental activist and policy advisor.
Gary McHale
Gary McHale is a Canadian political activist, famous for his involvement in the Caledonia land dispute.
Gary McHale is a Canadian political activist, famous for his involvement in the Caledonia land dispute.
George Hara Williams
George Hara Williams (November 17, 1894 – September 12, 1945) was a farmer activist and politician.
George Hara Williams (November 17, 1894 – September 12, 1945) was a farmer activist and politician.
Gerald Caplan
Gerald Lewis (Gerry) Caplan, PhD (born 8 Mar 1938) is a Canadian academic, public policy analyst, commentator and political activist.
Gerald Lewis (Gerry) Caplan, PhD (born 8 Mar 1938) is a Canadian academic, public policy analyst, commentator and political activist.
Guillaume Beaulieu
Guillaume Beaulieu is a Québécois activist originating from Riviere-du-loup.
Guillaume Beaulieu is a Québécois activist originating from Riviere-du-loup.
Gwethalyn Graham
Gwethalyn Graham (January 18, 1913 - November 25, 1965) was a Canadian writer, whose 1944 novel Earth and High Heaven was the first Canadian book to reach number one on the New York Times Be...
Gwethalyn Graham (January 18, 1913 - November 25, 1965) was a Canadian writer, whose 1944 novel Earth and High Heaven was the first Canadian book to reach number one on the New York Times Be...
Hanna Newcombe
Hanna Newcombe, co-founder of Peace Research Abstracts and Peace Research Reviews, was the recipient of the 1997 Pearson Medal of Peace and was elected a member of the Order of Canada in 2007 fo...
Hanna Newcombe, co-founder of Peace Research Abstracts and Peace Research Reviews, was the recipient of the 1997 Pearson Medal of Peace and was elected a member of the Order of Canada in 2007 fo...
Harmeet Singh Sooden
Harmeet Singh Sooden (born March 24, 1973) is a Canadian and New Zealand citizen who volunteered for Christian Peacemaker Teams in Iraq.
Harmeet Singh Sooden (born March 24, 1973) is a Canadian and New Zealand citizen who volunteered for Christian Peacemaker Teams in Iraq.
Harry Cassidy
Harry Cassidy (1900 - 1951) was a Canadian academic, social reformer, civil servant and, briefly, a politician.
Harry Cassidy (1900 - 1951) was a Canadian academic, social reformer, civil servant and, briefly, a politician.
Harry Garfinkle
Harry Garfinkle is a Green politician and former University Professor in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Harry Garfinkle is a Green politician and former University Professor in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Heather Bishop
Heather Bishop, OC is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter primarily known for her work in the field of children's music.
Heather Bishop, OC is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter primarily known for her work in the field of children's music.
Heather Crowe
Heather Crowe (April 23, 1945, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia – May 22, 2006, Ottawa, Ontario) was a former Canadian waitress who became the public face of Canada's anti-smoking campaign.
Heather Crowe (April 23, 1945, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia – May 22, 2006, Ottawa, Ontario) was a former Canadian waitress who became the public face of Canada's anti-smoking campaign.
Herschel Hardin
Herschel Hardin (born 1936) is a British Columbia-based writer, playwright, commentator and political activist and consultant best known for having contested the leadership of the New Democratic...
Herschel Hardin (born 1936) is a British Columbia-based writer, playwright, commentator and political activist and consultant best known for having contested the leadership of the New Democratic...
Hershell Ezrin
Hershell Ezrin (born 1947)retired from being Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy, a national lobby group which funds the Canadian Jewish Congress and i...
Hershell Ezrin (born 1947)retired from being Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy, a national lobby group which funds the Canadian Jewish Congress and i...
Howard Adams
Howard Adams (September 8, 1921 – September 8, 2001) was an influential twentieth century Metis academic and activist.
Howard Adams (September 8, 1921 – September 8, 2001) was an influential twentieth century Metis academic and activist.
Howard Galganov
Howard Galganov was briefly a political activist and radio personality in Montreal during the late 1990s.
Howard Galganov was briefly a political activist and radio personality in Montreal during the late 1990s.
Hung Pham
Hung Pham or Hung Kim Pham (born Phạm Kim Hưng in Saigon on October 2, 1963) is a former politician and information expert in Alberta, Canada.
Hung Pham or Hung Kim Pham (born Phạm Kim Hưng in Saigon on October 2, 1963) is a former politician and information expert in Alberta, Canada.
Ian Angus
Ian Angus is a socialist and ecosocialist activist in Canada.
Ian Angus is a socialist and ecosocialist activist in Canada.
Ingrid Mattson
Ingrid Mattson (born 1963) is a Canadian Muslim convert professor and activist and a former president of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA).
Ingrid Mattson (born 1963) is a Canadian Muslim convert professor and activist and a former president of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA).
Irshad Manji
Irshad Manji is a Canadian author, journalist and an advocate of a "reform and progressive" interpretation of Islam.
Irshad Manji is a Canadian author, journalist and an advocate of a "reform and progressive" interpretation of Islam.
Israel Halperin
Israel Halperin, CM, FRSC (January 5, 1911 – March 8, 2007) was a Canadian mathematician and social activist.
Israel Halperin, CM, FRSC (January 5, 1911 – March 8, 2007) was a Canadian mathematician and social activist.
J Robert Verdun
J Robert Verdun is a shareholder-rights Canadian advocate, an author and a former publisher of a weekly paper.
J Robert Verdun is a shareholder-rights Canadian advocate, an author and a former publisher of a weekly paper.
J. J. Kelso
John Joseph Kelso (31 March 1864 – 30 September 1935) was a newspaper reporter and social crusader who immigrated to Canada from Ireland with his family in 1874 when he was ten years old.
John Joseph Kelso (31 March 1864 – 30 September 1935) was a newspaper reporter and social crusader who immigrated to Canada from Ireland with his family in 1874 when he was ten years old.
Jack Layton
John Gilbert "Jack" Layton, PC (July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011) was a Canadian social democratic politician and Leader of the Official Opposition.
John Gilbert "Jack" Layton, PC (July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011) was a Canadian social democratic politician and Leader of the Official Opposition.
Jaggi Singh
Jaggi Singh (born in 1971 in Toronto, Canada) is one of Canada's most high-profile anti-globalization and social justice activists.
Jaggi Singh (born in 1971 in Toronto, Canada) is one of Canada's most high-profile anti-globalization and social justice activists.
Jaimie McEvoy
Jaimie McEvoy (August 14, 1965-) is an author, historian, politician, and community activist in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Jaimie McEvoy (August 14, 1965-) is an author, historian, politician, and community activist in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Jake Siemens
Jacob (Jake) John Siemens (May 23, 1896 – July 12, 1963), was a Canadian farmer, co-operative leader, social entrepreneur, and adult educator.
Jacob (Jake) John Siemens (May 23, 1896 – July 12, 1963), was a Canadian farmer, co-operative leader, social entrepreneur, and adult educator.
James Lockyer
James Lockyer, LLD is a lawyer and a prominent social justice activist in Canada.
James Lockyer, LLD is a lawyer and a prominent social justice activist in Canada.
James Patrick Brady
James Patrick Brady, better known as Jim Brady (March 11, 1908 - (disappeared presumed dead) June 7, 1967), was a Canadian Métis political leader and activist in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
James Patrick Brady, better known as Jim Brady (March 11, 1908 - (disappeared presumed dead) June 7, 1967), was a Canadian Métis political leader and activist in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Jamie Glazov
Jamie Glazov is the managing editor of Frontpage Magazine, the online publication founded by David Horowitz.
Jamie Glazov is the managing editor of Frontpage Magazine, the online publication founded by David Horowitz.
Jane Rule
Jane Vance Rule, CM, OBC (28 March 1931 – 27 November 2007) was a Canadian writer of lesbian-themed novels and non-fiction.
Jane Vance Rule, CM, OBC (28 March 1931 – 27 November 2007) was a Canadian writer of lesbian-themed novels and non-fiction.
Jim Wakeford
Jim Wakeford (born 1944 Regina, Saskatchewan) is a well-known medical marijuana advocate based in Toronto, Canada.
Jim Wakeford (born 1944 Regina, Saskatchewan) is a well-known medical marijuana advocate based in Toronto, Canada.
Joe Flexer
Joe Flexer (March 23, 1933 - July 31, 2000) was a trade unionist and communist activist in Canada.
Joe Flexer (March 23, 1933 - July 31, 2000) was a trade unionist and communist activist in Canada.
John Aimers
John Lathrop Aimers is founder and former long-time Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada.
John Lathrop Aimers is founder and former long-time Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada.
John Sewell
John Sewell, CM (born 1940) is a Canadian political activist and writer on municipal affairs; he was the mayor of Toronto, Ontario from 1978 to 1980.
John Sewell, CM (born 1940) is a Canadian political activist and writer on municipal affairs; he was the mayor of Toronto, Ontario from 1978 to 1980.
John Turvey
John Wilfred Turvey, CM, OBC was a long-time advocate for the disadvantaged in Vancouver, British Columbia.
John Wilfred Turvey, CM, OBC was a long-time advocate for the disadvantaged in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Judy Rebick
Judy Rebick (born 15 Aug 1945 in Reno, Nevada), arrived in Toronto at age 9, and is a Canadian journalist, political activist, and feminist.
Judy Rebick (born 15 Aug 1945 in Reno, Nevada), arrived in Toronto at age 9, and is a Canadian journalist, political activist, and feminist.
June Callwood
June Rose Callwood, was a Canadian journalist, author and social activist.
June Rose Callwood, was a Canadian journalist, author and social activist.
K.D.Lang
Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC, known by her stage name k.d.
Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC, known by her stage name k.d.
Kamala-Jean Gopie
Kamala-Jean Gopie, formerly known as Jean M. Gammage, is a Canadian political activist.
Kamala-Jean Gopie, formerly known as Jean M. Gammage, is a Canadian political activist.
Kathryn Holloway
Kathryn (Kate) Holloway (born October 18, 1968 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian political activist, journalist, and entrepreneur, best known for her work in the Canadian Green and Ontario Libe...
Kathryn (Kate) Holloway (born October 18, 1968 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian political activist, journalist, and entrepreneur, best known for her work in the Canadian Green and Ontario Libe...
Kenneth McVay
Kenneth "Ken" McVay, OBC, a Canadian-American dual citizen, is an Internet activist against Holocaust denial.
Kenneth "Ken" McVay, OBC, a Canadian-American dual citizen, is an Internet activist against Holocaust denial.
Kevin Perkins
Kevin Perkins is the executive director of the Canadian not-for-profit organization Farm Radio International since May 2006.
Kevin Perkins is the executive director of the Canadian not-for-profit organization Farm Radio International since May 2006.
Kyp Harness
Kyp Harness (born December 7, 1964) is a Canadian social activist and folk singer, known for the poetry of his lyrics.
Kyp Harness (born December 7, 1964) is a Canadian social activist and folk singer, known for the poetry of his lyrics.
Liz White (animal rights)
Elizabeth "Liz" White is a Canadian animal rights advocate.
Elizabeth "Liz" White is a Canadian animal rights advocate.
Liz White (politician)
Elizabeth "Liz" White is a Canadian politician and animal rights activist residing in Toronto, Ontario.
Elizabeth "Liz" White is a Canadian politician and animal rights activist residing in Toronto, Ontario.
Lorraine Michael
Lorraine Michael, MHA (born March 27, 1943) is a social democratic Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Lorraine Michael, MHA (born March 27, 1943) is a social democratic Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Louis Joseph Quinn
Louis Joseph Quinn, C.M., S.F.M., also known as Padre Luis, and Father Lou, was a missionary priest from Scarborough Missions, Ontario, Canada who is known for his humanitarian and m...
Louis Joseph Quinn, C.M., S.F.M., also known as Padre Luis, and Father Lou, was a missionary priest from Scarborough Missions, Ontario, Canada who is known for his humanitarian and m...
Lynn McDonald
Lynn McDonald, PhD is a university professor, anti-tobacco activist and former member of the Canadian House of Commons.
Lynn McDonald, PhD is a university professor, anti-tobacco activist and former member of the Canadian House of Commons.
Malcolm Norris
Malcolm Norris (1900–1967) was an influential Canadian Métis leader of the twentieth century and celebrated Aboriginal activist.
Malcolm Norris (1900–1967) was an influential Canadian Métis leader of the twentieth century and celebrated Aboriginal activist.
Marc Kielburger
Marc Kielburger, CM, OMC is a Canadian author, humanitarian and activist for children's rights.
Marc Kielburger, CM, OMC is a Canadian author, humanitarian and activist for children's rights.
Margaret Mitchell (Canadian politician)
Margaret Anne Mitchell, OBC is a social activist and was the New Democratic Party Member of Parliament for Vancouver East from 1979 until 1993.
Margaret Anne Mitchell, OBC is a social activist and was the New Democratic Party Member of Parliament for Vancouver East from 1979 until 1993.
Marilyn McHarg
Marilyn McHarg is a founding member and current General Director of the Canadian section of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders, the world's leading independent medical huma...
Marilyn McHarg is a founding member and current General Director of the Canadian section of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders, the world's leading independent medical huma...
Mary Jo Leddy
Mary Jo Leddy, CM (born 1946) is a Canadian writer, speaker, theologian and social activist.
Mary Jo Leddy, CM (born 1946) is a Canadian writer, speaker, theologian and social activist.
Mayann Francis
Mayann Elizabeth Francis, ONS is the 31st and current Lieutenant Governor of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Mayann Elizabeth Francis, ONS is the 31st and current Lieutenant Governor of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Meir Weinstein
Meir Weinstein (also known as Meir Halevi, born Marvin Weinstein) is the national director of the Canadian branch of the Jewish Defense League (JDL).
Meir Weinstein (also known as Meir Halevi, born Marvin Weinstein) is the national director of the Canadian branch of the Jewish Defense League (JDL).
Michael Ernest Sweet
Michael Ernest Sweet, BA, B.Ed., MA is a Canadian educator, writer and non-profit executive.
Michael Ernest Sweet, BA, B.Ed., MA is a Canadian educator, writer and non-profit executive.
Michel Chartrand
Michel Chartrand (December 20, 1916 – April 12, 2010) was a union leader, activist, and politician in Quebec, Canada.
Michel Chartrand (December 20, 1916 – April 12, 2010) was a union leader, activist, and politician in Quebec, Canada.
Michele Landsberg
Michele Landsberg, OC is an award-winning Canadian writer, social activist and feminist who wrote a column for the Toronto Star newspaper.
Michele Landsberg, OC is an award-winning Canadian writer, social activist and feminist who wrote a column for the Toronto Star newspaper.
Monroe Abbey
Monroe Abbey, CM was a Canadian lawyer specializing in mining law and a Jewish civic leader in Montreal.
Monroe Abbey, CM was a Canadian lawyer specializing in mining law and a Jewish civic leader in Montreal.
Moses Coady
Rev. Dr. Moses Michael Coady (3 January 1882 – 28 July 1959) was a Roman Catholic priest, adult educator and co-operative entrepreneur best known for his instrumental role in the Antigonish Mov...
Rev. Dr. Moses Michael Coady (3 January 1882 – 28 July 1959) was a Roman Catholic priest, adult educator and co-operative entrepreneur best known for his instrumental role in the Antigonish Mov...
Mubin Shaikh
Mubin Shaikh was one of two informants for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in the 2006 Toronto Terrorism case, and moved on to become a paid Royal Canadian Mounted Police agent.
Mubin Shaikh was one of two informants for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in the 2006 Toronto Terrorism case, and moved on to become a paid Royal Canadian Mounted Police agent.
Murray Cotterill
Murray Cotterill (June 27, 1913 - February 23, 1995) was a Canadian trade union activist and organizer for the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF).
Murray Cotterill (June 27, 1913 - February 23, 1995) was a Canadian trade union activist and organizer for the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF).
Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein is a Canadian author and social activist known for her political analyses and criticism of corporate globalization.
Naomi Klein is a Canadian author and social activist known for her political analyses and criticism of corporate globalization.
Nazanin Afshin-Jam
Nazanin Afshin-Jam is an Iranian-Canadian model, singer, and human rights activist.
Nazanin Afshin-Jam is an Iranian-Canadian model, singer, and human rights activist.
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation.
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation.
Nigel Hamer
Nigel Barry Hamer was a key member of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ).
Nigel Barry Hamer was a key member of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ).
Noah Evanchuk
Noah Evanchuk is an attorney and Canadian social democratic politician.
Noah Evanchuk is an attorney and Canadian social democratic politician.
Nora Bernard
Nora Bernard was a Canadian Mi'kmaq activist who sought compensation for survivors of the Canadian residential school system.
Nora Bernard was a Canadian Mi'kmaq activist who sought compensation for survivors of the Canadian residential school system.
Pat Capponi
Pat Capponi (born 1949) is a Canadian author and an advocate for mental health issues and poverty issues in Canada.
Pat Capponi (born 1949) is a Canadian author and an advocate for mental health issues and poverty issues in Canada.
Paul Dewar
Paul W. Dewar, (born January 25, 1963) is a Canadian educator and politician from Ottawa, Ontario.
Paul W. Dewar, (born January 25, 1963) is a Canadian educator and politician from Ottawa, Ontario.
Paul Fromm (activist)
Frederick Paul Fromm (born January 3, 1949), known as Paul Fromm, is a Canadian, based in Port Credit, Ontario.
Frederick Paul Fromm (born January 3, 1949), known as Paul Fromm, is a Canadian, based in Port Credit, Ontario.
Paulette Steeves
Paulette Steeves born, on 25 November 1955, in Whitehorse, Yukon moved with her family a year later to British Columbia, Canada where she grew up among a traditional Salish community.
Paulette Steeves born, on 25 November 1955, in Whitehorse, Yukon moved with her family a year later to British Columbia, Canada where she grew up among a traditional Salish community.
Peter Julian
Peter S. Julian (born April 16, 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a Canadian Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party, representing the riding of Burnaby—New Westminster.
Peter S. Julian (born April 16, 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a Canadian Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party, representing the riding of Burnaby—New Westminster.
Peter McLaren
Peter McLaren (born August 2, 1948) is a Professor in the Division of Urban Schooling, the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles (United States).
Peter McLaren (born August 2, 1948) is a Professor in the Division of Urban Schooling, the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles (United States).
Phil Edmonston
Louis-Phillip (Phil) Edmonston (born May 26, 1944 in Washington, D.C.) is a Canadian consumer advocate, writer and former politician.
Louis-Phillip (Phil) Edmonston (born May 26, 1944 in Washington, D.C.) is a Canadian consumer advocate, writer and former politician.
Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu
Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu (born February 12, 1949) is a Canadian politician and victim's rights activist, who was appointed to the Senate of Canada on January 29, 2010, representing the province of...
Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu (born February 12, 1949) is a Canadian politician and victim's rights activist, who was appointed to the Senate of Canada on January 29, 2010, representing the province of...
Propagandhi
Propagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky.
Propagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky.
Randy Hillier (politician)
Randy Hillier (born 1958) is a rural activist and politician in Ontario, Canada.
Randy Hillier (born 1958) is a rural activist and politician in Ontario, Canada.
Randy Stoltmann
Randy Stoltmann (September 28, 1962-May 22, 1994) was an outdoorsman, and a campaigner for the preservation of wilderness areas in British Columbia, Canada.
Randy Stoltmann (September 28, 1962-May 22, 1994) was an outdoorsman, and a campaigner for the preservation of wilderness areas in British Columbia, Canada.
Rathika Sitsabaiesan
Rathika Sitsabaiesan is a member of the House of Commons of Canada for the New Democratic Party, representing Scarborough—Rouge River.
Rathika Sitsabaiesan is a member of the House of Commons of Canada for the New Democratic Party, representing Scarborough—Rouge River.
Richard Kastelein
Richard Kastelein, a Dutch Canadian dual citizen, is the publisher, editor and founder of Atlantic Free Press along with a number of other online progressive, activist websites.
Richard Kastelein, a Dutch Canadian dual citizen, is the publisher, editor and founder of Atlantic Free Press along with a number of other online progressive, activist websites.
Rita Deverell
Rita Shelton Deverell, CM (born 1945 in Houston, Texas) is a Canadian television broadcaster and social activist, who was one of the founders of the Canadian television channel Vision TV. She al...
Rita Shelton Deverell, CM (born 1945 in Houston, Texas) is a Canadian television broadcaster and social activist, who was one of the founders of the Canadian television channel Vision TV. She al...
Robert Broughton
Robert Stanley Broughton (January 26, 1950-) served as President of the Vancouver Bicycle Club from 1992 to 1994, and was president of Airspace Action on Smoking and Health from 1996 to 2001.
Robert Stanley Broughton (January 26, 1950-) served as President of the Vancouver Bicycle Club from 1992 to 1994, and was president of Airspace Action on Smoking and Health from 1996 to 2001.
Robert Fleming Gourlay
Robert Gourlay (March 24, 1778 – August 1, 1863) was a Scottish-Canadian writer, political reform activist, and agriculturalist.
Robert Gourlay (March 24, 1778 – August 1, 1863) was a Scottish-Canadian writer, political reform activist, and agriculturalist.
Robert Frigault
Robert Frigault (b. 1971, Bathurst, New Brunswick) is a Canadian cyber-activist, publisher/writer and entrepreneur who was active against Bennett Environmental Inc.'s plans to operate a soil in...
Robert Frigault (b. 1971, Bathurst, New Brunswick) is a Canadian cyber-activist, publisher/writer and entrepreneur who was active against Bennett Environmental Inc.'s plans to operate a soil in...
Rosemary Brown (politician)
Rosemary Brown, PC, OC, OBC, née Wedderburn (June 17, 1930 – April 26, 2003), was a Canadian politician.
Rosemary Brown, PC, OC, OBC, née Wedderburn (June 17, 1930 – April 26, 2003), was a Canadian politician.
Salem Bland
Salem Goldworth Bland (1859–1950) was a Methodist theologian and one of Canada's most important Social Gospel thinkers.
Salem Goldworth Bland (1859–1950) was a Methodist theologian and one of Canada's most important Social Gospel thinkers.
Saul Hayes
Saul Hayes, OC (May 28, 1906 – January 12, 1980) was a Canadian lawyer and public servant in the Canadian Jewish community.
Saul Hayes, OC (May 28, 1906 – January 12, 1980) was a Canadian lawyer and public servant in the Canadian Jewish community.
Shahina Siddiqui
Shahina Siddiqui is Executive Director of the Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA) Canada, which according to its brochure is "a charitable organization which works in collaboration with ...
Shahina Siddiqui is Executive Director of the Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA) Canada, which according to its brochure is "a charitable organization which works in collaboration with ...
Sheila Steele
Sheila Rose Jones Steele (1943 – November 11, 2006) was a Canadian social activist based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Sheila Rose Jones Steele (1943 – November 11, 2006) was a Canadian social activist based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Shimon Fogel
Shimon Koffler Fogel is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy.
Shimon Koffler Fogel is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy.
Shirley Douglas
Shirley Jean Douglas, OC is a Canadian television, film and stage actress and activist.
Shirley Jean Douglas, OC is a Canadian television, film and stage actress and activist.
Shiv Chopra
Shiv Chopra is a Canadian microbiologist and human rights activist, who was involved in one of the first major whistleblowing incidents in the Canadian public service.
Shiv Chopra is a Canadian microbiologist and human rights activist, who was involved in one of the first major whistleblowing incidents in the Canadian public service.
Sigmund Sobolewski
Sigmund Sobolewski (born 1923) is a Polish Catholic who was the 88th prisoner to enter Auschwitz on the very first transport to the concentration camp on June 14, 1940, and remained a prisoner f...
Sigmund Sobolewski (born 1923) is a Polish Catholic who was the 88th prisoner to enter Auschwitz on the very first transport to the concentration camp on June 14, 1940, and remained a prisoner f...
Stephen Lewis
Stephen Henry Lewis, (born November 11, 1937) is a Canadian politician, broadcaster and diplomat.
Stephen Henry Lewis, (born November 11, 1937) is a Canadian politician, broadcaster and diplomat.
Stephnie Payne
Stephnie Payne is a longtime school board trustee and community activist in Toronto, Ontario.
Stephnie Payne is a longtime school board trustee and community activist in Toronto, Ontario.
Steve Anderson (open media activist)
Steve Anderson is a Vancouver-based Canadian open media advocate, writer, video producer, and social media consultant.
Steve Anderson is a Vancouver-based Canadian open media advocate, writer, video producer, and social media consultant.
Steven Staples
Steven Staples is President of the Rideau Institute, an independent research, consulting and advocacy group located in Ottawa, Canada.
Steven Staples is President of the Rideau Institute, an independent research, consulting and advocacy group located in Ottawa, Canada.
Svetlana Sotiroff MacDonald
Svetlana MacDonald, B.A. M.A., Ph.D., L.L.B. is a London, Ontario-area lawyer, Rotarian.
Svetlana MacDonald, B.A. M.A., Ph.D., L.L.B. is a London, Ontario-area lawyer, Rotarian.
Sylvain Abitbol
Sylvain Abitbol is an engineer and entrepreneur in the telcom industry as CEO of NHC Communications Inc but is best known as an activist in Jewish affairs and was co-president of the Canadian Je...
Sylvain Abitbol is an engineer and entrepreneur in the telcom industry as CEO of NHC Communications Inc but is best known as an activist in Jewish affairs and was co-president of the Canadian Je...
Theresa Wolfwood
Theresa Wolfwood is the director of the Barnard Boecker Centre Foundation in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Theresa Wolfwood is the director of the Barnard Boecker Centre Foundation in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Tommy Douglas
Thomas Clement "Tommy" Douglas, was a Scottish-born Baptist minister, and Canadian social democratic politician.
Thomas Clement "Tommy" Douglas, was a Scottish-born Baptist minister, and Canadian social democratic politician.
Tony Martin (politician)
Anthony A. "Tony" Martin (born August 31, 1948 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland) is a Canadian politician.
Anthony A. "Tony" Martin (born August 31, 1948 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland) is a Canadian politician.
Tristan Emmanuel
Tristan Alexander Emmanuel is a Canadian political and religious activist.
Tristan Alexander Emmanuel is a Canadian political and religious activist.
Walter-Patrice O'Leary
Walter-Patrice O'Leary was a Canadian journalist, political activist and trade unionist.
Walter-Patrice O'Leary was a Canadian journalist, political activist and trade unionist.
William Johnson (author)
William Johnson, CM (born 1931) is a Canadian academic, journalist and author.
William Johnson, CM (born 1931) is a Canadian academic, journalist and author.
Yip Sang
Yip Sang (1845–1927) was a prominent Chinese Canadian businessman, whose business and family flourished during the period when Chinese Canadians faced discrimination and restrictions.
Yip Sang (1845–1927) was a prominent Chinese Canadian businessman, whose business and family flourished during the period when Chinese Canadians faced discrimination and restrictions.
Zanana Akande
Zanana L. Akande (born 1937) is a former Canadian politician.
Zanana L. Akande (born 1937) is a former Canadian politician.