Decoding Canada's do-gooders
What makes a Transformational Canadian? They all share one quality: a will made of iron
Transformational Canadians: The Next Generation
Jim Chu on the next generation
We asked our 25 Transformational Canadians to nominate the next generation of leaders.
The Transformational Canadians
Scott Gilmore makes peace missions more effective
Scott Gilmore, founder of Peace Dividend Trust, has been named one of 25 Transformational Canadians.
Prabhat Jha studies deaths to save lives
Health specialist Prabhat Jha selected one of 25 Transformational Canadians
Ed Brown's tele-health brings care to remote areas
Physician Ed Brown has been selected one of 25 Transformational Canadians
Jim Chu: Vancouver's top cop
Vancouver's police chief named one of 25 Transformational Canadians
Featured Nominees
Anthony Lacavera, Telecommunications innovator
Anthony Lacavera is chair of Globalive Communications and WIND Mobile, Canada's first new national wireless carrier in over a decade.
Roy McMurtry challenged our perception of human rights
Roy McMurtry’s career in law and politics spans 50 years – notably, as Ontario attorney general, Canadian high commissioner to Britain, and chief justice for Ontario.
Transformational Canadians on Flickr
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The Nominees
List
Transformational Canadians nominees
Check out the complete list of Transformational Canadians nominees.






Monique Leroux mentors women as Desjardins chief
Kathy Knowles spreads the written word in Africa
Paul Martin - politician, business leader and philanthropist
Wendy Cukier champions gun control
Saskatchewan native Dr. Gordon Keller a leader in regenerative medicine
Craig and Marc Kielburger believe changing the world is possible
