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Canadian Inspiration (Discussion)

oLahav said – Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:33:15 -0000 ( Edit Link )

Many great people have studied in Canada and became Great Canadians.

Who’s the greatest Canadian inspiring you? Is it hockey legend Wayne Gretzky? Is it the famous PM Pierre Trudeau? How about the inventor of insulin, Sir Frederick Banting? Or the athlete activist Terry Fox?

Who’s your greatest Canadian? Share your thoughts here, and consult the CBC Website to learn more about some great Canadians!

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gloriaarze-bravo said – Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:08:14 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

Herbert Marshall McLuhan, FTW! He was clearly ahead of his time in Media Studies and Communication.
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1. acrosstheuniverse said – Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:40:54 -0000 ( Flag Edit Link )
  
  Yes, Gloria! Bringing out the big guns Communication Studies styles!
  
  Pierre Trudeau is pretty inspiring. He was so charismatic and always stuck to his passions and opinions. I think he was a very strong Canadian and I have high hopes for Justin to follow in the same way.
  
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oLahav said – Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:23:55 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

How about Joe Shuster? Without this Toronto Jew (originally anyway), we wouldn’t have Superman, and without Superman, who would save the world from Lex Luther?
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1. lechuck said – Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:31:30 -0000 ( Flag Edit Link )
  
  Winne-the-Poo?
  
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oLahav said – Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:39:04 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

Honestly though, I think Sir Frederick Banting is a very great Canadian. He used unconventional experiments to discover insulin and help countless diabetics around the world. He also received a military cross for courage under fire (he was part of the Med Crops during WWI), which is also great. And hey, he studied medicine at U of T, and taught part time at Western. Cool.
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