War of 1812

The war of 1812 was a military conflict between the Americans and the British. Around that time, most of North America was ruled by Great Britain. The Britans were already in war with other countries like France, leaving a shortage in their army.  With the help from First Nations, the Britans had fought a brutal war with the Americans. At the time, America’s goal was to gain their independance. Though we’re not certain on who one this impactful war, we are sure that Canada would not be what it is today if it weren't for this historical event.

Jacque Plante

Jacque Plante was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was born on January 17, 1992. He played for Edmonton Oilers, NHL, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, World Hockey Association and the Montreal Canadiens. He also made history by planting the seeds for the first hockey face mask. The idea was triggered when he first got hit by a puck while serving as a goaltender. He refused to go back in the game unless he was aloud to wear a mask. He also won 2 awards the Venzia Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy.

Sir Isaac Brock

Isaac Brock - leader of the Canadian forces during the war of 1812 against the US. Normally finishes higher then this in lists, but I don't really consider him a Canadian, as he was a British officer, protecting the interest of Britain. However, his actions helped secure our future.

Guido Basso

Guido Basso was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was a famous jazz musician. He was a trumpeter, flugelhornist, harmonica- player, arranger, composer and conductor. In the year 2003 he won a Juno award for “Traditional Jazz Album Of the Year” for Turn Out the Stars. In 2004 he won another Juno award for “Traditional Jazz Album Of the year” for Lost in The Stars.

Helmut Lucas

Helmet Lucas was a Canadian man who created the prosthetic electric hand in 1971. The prosthetic hand is an electric hand that detects signals from the nerves or muscle system and does as instructed. He was a hero to many who were living without a hand. Helmet Lucas let those without hands find a way to fix something they may not have been born with.

Craig Keilburger

Craig Kielburger was born December 17, 1982) is a Canadian author, columnist, social entrepreneur, and activist for the rights of children. He is the co-founder, with his brother Marc Kielburger, of the Free the Children, an international development and youth empowerment organization; Me to We, a social enterprise, and We Day, an annual youth empowerment event. On April 11, 2008, he was named a Member of the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada.

Alessia Cara

Alessia Caracciolo is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She was born on July 11, 1996 in Brampton. After graduating from high school Alessia decided to explore music because it was her true passion. She uploaded her singing on Youtube and even signed a major-labeled recording contract with Def Jam. Her first single was created with a trio of songwriters & producers who had already created many R&B and pop songs. She co-wrote and recorded bits of her number one hit “Here”. The song was then released on May 15 and streamed by millions.