Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. He won the Olympic silver medal in the 10,000-meter long distance race. He campaigned for greater independence for Lower Canada, which was dominated by an influential British minority. 1 Georges St-Pierre (One of the Greatest Fighters in the History of Mixed Martial Arts) 37 21 Listed In: Sportspersons Birthdate: May 19, 1981 Sun Sign: Taurus Height: 5'10" (178 cm) 2 Glenn Ford (One of the Most Prominent Actors During Hollywood's Golden Age) 70 12 Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities Birthdate: May 1, 1916 Sun Sign: Taurus Born in Montral in 1786, he grew up at his family's estate and studied law. MacLennan became the first Canadian athlete to defend their title at a Summer Olympic Games, following up her gold-medal performance in trampoline from the 2012 London Olympic Games with another gold in Rio 2016. The Jamaican born, Canadian sprinter won gold in the 100m setting a new world record of 9.84 seconds in the process. Hometown: Manchester, Jamaica (immigrated to Oakville, Ontario), Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa (immigrated to Regina, Saskatchewan then Victoria, B.C. or back-to-back World Cup overall titles, Greene Raine ruled the slopes and inspired the next generation of ski racers, male and female. He once held the world record for the 100 meters and is considered the greatest Canadian sprinter of all time. There are a number of Canadians doing good things on the PGA Tour, but that wasnt always the case. Indigenous Canadian actor Jay Silverheels gained international popularity for playing Tonto, the Native American companion of the protagonist in the American western TV series The Lone Ranger. He also has bronze medals from the 2012 Olympic Games and the 2013 World Championships. Off the field, she continues to be a inspiration to countless Canadian girls with their own dreams of athletic glory. She remains the only athlete to win multiple medals in both the summer and winter Olympics. Great achievements in Canadian sports are recognized by Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Guillemot held world records in 2,000 meters and 3,000 meters. Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. Sinclair has shown unbelievable skill on the field as well as proven to be a true leader of her team again and again. Eventually Bourassa resigned from the Liberal party and became an independent MP. Canada is a nation that has an incredibly diverse interest in sports. Harold Ballard was made an inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1977 and 1987 respectively. She was named Canadas Athlete of the Year in 1967 and followed it up with another World Cup title in 1968, as well as a gold and silver medal in the Olympics and another gold medal at the world championships. This International Women's Day, let's celebrate some of Canada's female heroes of the past and not-so distant past. You can help make our past relevant, engaging, empowering and accessible. Later, she likely worked as a nurse at a hospital in her hometown. She was educated by the Ursulines a religious order devoted to educating girls and caring for the sick and needy. Called the greatest hockey player of all time by many and its unlikely hell lose that title anytime soon. She sings in both French and English, layering beautiful vocal hooks and incredible musical arrangements into one awesome package. He has also had a very successful international career, winning 2 Olympic gold medals, a World Junior Championship, a World Championship, and a World Cup title with Team Canada. Angela Frances Chalmers, world-class distance runner from Birdtail Sioux First Nation (born 6 September 1963 in Brandon, MB).Chalmers is one of the most accomplished Indigenous athletes in Canada. In Brazil, she competed in track cycling where she collected her first-ever podium finish, a bronze in the team pursuit. Mathieu Drouin is the culture and education manager at Muse des Ursulines de Qubec City. She's an advocate for persons with disabilities and has served as Canada's chef de mission for the 2016 Rio Paralympic team and the 2014 Commonwealth Games team. 7 Curling. As an athlete, she won 21 medals at five Paralympic Games from 1992 to 2008, including 14 gold medals, and broke 26 world records along the way. She was part of the first Canadian women's track and field team to compete internationally. He hasnt left the sport entirely, playing for charity and coaching after his retirement. Playing in other North American professional leagues, Former NCAA Division I players awaiting professional play. 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Ben Johnson who held the record of being the fastest man in the world during the 1980s was a Canadian. Being the best at one sport is quite an accomplishment, but being the best at two sports is phenomenal. Only 22 years old, it looks like De Grasse will be a major player in international sprinting in the future. But not all of us are George Chuvalo. Given the overwhelming reasons to be proud of our nations athletic output, what better time to look at the all time great athletes Canada hasgiven the sports world. Scarborough, Ontarios Andre De Grasse was a relatively late bloomer in the sport of track and field, as he didnt seriously begin racing until he was partway through high school. Lemieux is narrowly behind Gretzky for the highest all-time points per game in the NHL and the two Canadians are a half point higher than anyone else on the list. She finished third in combined pursuit at those Salt Lake City Olympics, only to be upgraded to the Olympic gold after two Russians were caught doping. The title of Worlds Greatest Athlete has often been reserved for the best decathlete in the world, as the sport requires all-around ability in a variety of running, throwing, and jumping events. The Hub is brought to you by Boomerswork.com where we put your experience to work. They became just the third trio of sisters to compete in the same individual event at the Winter Games. His professional athletics career began at the age of 16, winning a Ligue 1 title, Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year, and the Golden Boy award. The moment she won Canada's first-ever cross-country medal at an Olympic Games, Beckie Scott made history, but she could not have known how that achievement would forge the next part of her life. Klassen won five medals for Team Canada, despite the fact that there are far less medals available in the Winter Games. 6.Jean Collas (1874 - 1928). In 2001, he became part of NBAs San Antonio Spurs team as a pointguard and went on to become a 4-time NBA champion. Canada produced a pair of elite sprinters in the late part of the 20th century, but only one of them did it legitimately. Gordie Howe, or Mr. French is also the first official language spoken by 22 per cent of the Canadian population. Milos Raonic and Denis Shapovalov showed the world that Canadians can play tennis as well as the rest of them. Gordie Howe Widely considered as the greatest all-around player in hockey history, Howe set the bar by playing until age 52, a mark that has never been beat. CBC Sports' Signa Butler celebrates some of Canada's most storied female athletes. Georges St. Pierre Hometown: Montreal, Quebec. Wayne Douglas Gretzky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head. She'll look to win her first LPGA major since 2016 in April. She became a dual-season Olympian at PyeongChang 2018 when she won bronze with Kaillie Humphries in bobsleigh. Explore a timeline of Montreals 375-year history! A cyclist and a speed skater, she set records for not only Canadians, but athletes from all over the world. Now such a list will undoubtedly bring about some strong opinions (rightfully so) so lets just get a few things out of the way first. Former Edmonton Grads basketball team members (left to right) Edith Stone Sutton (1930-34), Margaret MacBurney . He refused to take his salary as a Member of Parliament under Wilfrid Laurier and challenged the imperialist tendencies in the cabinet. anniversary in 2015, theEncyclopediadrew up the following list of 30 francophones from all corners of French-speaking Canada who have achieved fame in various fields. Before there was Montral, there was Hochelaga a sixteenth-century agricultural community that mysteriously vanished. Wayne Gretzky Hometown: Brantford, Ontario. She ran the anchor leg for Jane Bell, Ethel Smith and Myrtle Cook as Canada won gold in the inaugural 4x100-metre relay. Crosby also won two Olympic gold medals with Canada, including the 2010 final, where he scored a famous golden goal in the finals. Canada's national women's soccer team, on the other hand, is one of the best in the world and are currently ranked fourth. Previously, she had won the bronze medal and the silver medal at the 2013 and 2014 World Curling Championships respectively. Nicknamed Tiger (well before the golfer! He also scored one the most famous goals in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup (pictured above). Canada's female athlete of the century famous (sharing the century honours with Wayne Gretzky). Despite having just one MLB team, Canada has produced some talented baseball players over the years, but none compare to Fergie Jenkins. In 1910 he founded the newspaper Le Devoir to share his perspective. The gifted playmaker returned to Phoenix in 2004 where he won back to back NBA MVP Awards. Ren Lacoste had fared well in his athletics career as well. He holds the Canadian record in high jump, clearing 2.40m in 2014. Overall, Wickenheiser's played in six Olympic Games. Three hundred and seventy-five years ago, a small group of French settlers faced unthinkable hardship and danger to establish what would become the great city of Montral. Rick Hansen Like Terry Fox, Rick Hansen is often honoured for his courage and strength against adversity, but he's also celebrated as a truly gifted athlete. He is also the program assistant of Canadas History Society. Historic Irish neighbourhood is enjoying a renaissance. Percy Williams was a Canadian athlete best remembered for winning two gold medals at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam. She has worn the Canadian jersey at 4 FIFA Womens World Cups and 3 Summer Olympic Games, earning bronze medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. According to the 2016 census,Frenchwas the mother tongue language of 7,166,705 people, or 21 per cent of the Canadian population. 2021 all rights reserved, SeasonedPros.ca. In 2019, The Sports Network named Rachel Homan the fourth-greatest Canadian female curler of all time. 27 Jul 1996: Donovan Bailey of Canada #1197 defeats Frankie Fredericks of Namibia #1962 and Dennis Mitchell of the USA for the gold medal in th 100m final at the Olympic Stadium at the 1996. He is the youngest French player to score at a World Cup, and the second teenager, next to Pel, to score in a World Cup Final. From the ice to the hardcourt, theres not much doubt about who Canadas greatest basketball player is. The following is a list of Canadian sports personalities. And this weekend Sidney Crosby will be taking his second Stanley Cup home to his Nova Scotia hometown. Wiggins entered the NBA in 2014 after being chosen first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Entry Draft. Signing up enhances your TCE experience with the ability to save items to your personal reading list, and access the interactive map. The 20 year old McDavid is currently in his 2nd season with the NHLs Edmonton Oilers, and is the teams captain. The poorly organized revolt was quickly suppressed, and Papineau went into exile. Louis-Joseph Papineau PATRIOTE LEADER AND POLITICIAN Louis-Joseph Papineau had a reputation as a hero and a defender of the rights of French Canadians, but he was also seen as a traitor to the nation and to the Commonwealth. He remains the only defenseman to lead the league in scoring, which he did twice, although Brent Burns is trying his best to join Orr in that regard this season. Gretzky played twenty seasons in the NHL between 1979 and 1999, and despite being retired for more than twenty years, he still holds just about every offensive record there is. When they were six, their whole community was up and moved to Inuvik. The former Canadian senator is better known as the best alpine skier of her day. Is it better for French-speaking and English-speaking friends to go to school together, or to have a chance to learn in their own language? 5 Bobsleigh. Olympic silver medalist Canadian long-distance runner Mohammed Ahmed scripted history as Canadas first medal winner at the 5,000m at both the World Championships and the Olympics. Introducing a few of the many Montralers who became important figures in Canadian history. Steve Nash Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa (immigrated to Regina, Saskatchewan then Victoria, B.C.). She became a member of the Socit Notre-Dame de Montral and obtained funding from benefactor Anglique Bullion to establish a hospital on the island of Montral. Auto racing is another sport that few Canadians excel at, but Vileneuve certain helped to put our countrys name on the map with the sport. List features athletes like Kaillie Humphries, Lynn Kanuka-Williams. A significant milestone, but even more significant is that hes also the first Canadian to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. While there are 15 deserving athletes on this list, there are a number of incredible Canadian athletes that didnt make the cut, which wasnt an easy decision. Velma Springstead was a Canadian athlete best remembered for winning a gold medal at the 1925 Canadian Track and Field Championships in Halifax. This resulted in unrest leading to the Lower Canada Rebellion of 183738. In span of his career, he had 10 grand slams to boot, 24 career titles, and was at No. You probably don't know these names, but you should. Just a few years after Ben Johnson had his Olympic medals stripped due to doping, Donovan Bailey captured the hearts of a nation during the 1996 Atlanta games. Alwyn Morris (1957-) Canoe-Kayak Sprint She was also part of the team that won bronze medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Lou Marsh was a Canadian athlete who participated in a wide variety of sports during his playing career. Candice Quigley They were 19-year-old pups when they represented Canada in London 2012 and veterans when the team finished seventh in Rio 2016. In 2022, Andre De Grasse won a gold medal at the World Championships. He is regarded as one of the worlds finest brakesmen. Hes a 23-time NHL All-Star and held a number of hockeys scoring records until Wayne Gretzky broke them in the 1980s. Christine Sinclair Hometown: Burnaby, B.C. He has been a household name in Canada for years as he tore up developmental and junior hockey leagues as a teenager before making his NHL debut at 18 in 2015. Our focus was to represent aboriginal people on the world stage in sport and I think that's what we did.". MacLennan's second gold was even more remarkable given her battle back from post-concussion syndrome in the lead-up to the Games. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. She won the French road race Championship that same year. Like Terry Fox, Rick Hansen is often honoured for his courage and strength against adversity, but hes also celebrated as a truly gifted athlete. Mance, Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve, and the rest of the contingent left La Rochelle, France, on two vessels in May 1641. Lloyd Eisler is a Canadian former pairs skater who won the Olympic bronze medal in 1992 and 1994 along with his partner Isabelle Brasseur. She has been tireless in advocating for fitness and an active lifestyle and at 76 years old, she's still carving turns. She retired in January of this year with 168 goals and 211 assists to her name in just 276 career games. Together, they left trails of smoke on tracks from Vancouver to Sochi and just about everywhere around the globe. Though Browning never won an Olympic medal, he is one of the most successful and popular Canadian figure skaters of all time. In the early 2000s, Mike Weir was the guy from Canada and he was one of the best players on tour. Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. Sinclair has won the Canada Soccer Player of the Year award an outstanding 12 times in her career and is a 6 time nominee of FIFAs World Player of the Year award. She represented Canada at the 2008 Paralympic Games, where she won a bronze medal. He was the inspiration for the 1998 movie My Giant. Kurt Browning. Throughout his career in both politics and journalism, he fought for the protection of minorities namely Canadians in the Commonwealth and French-Canadians outside Qubec. We kicked off our series of Canada 150 articles last week with Canadas 15 best ski resorts. No surprise she was voted the top female Canadian athlete of the 20th century. Anglo-Jamaican in origin, the sportsperson specializes in 100m and 200m and began his athletic career with the USC Trojans while in college. Though they went undefeated (27-0) through FOUR Olympic Games (1924-1936), there were no gold medals to show around their necks. Had it not been for some bizarre and unfortunate Olympic qualifying rules and domestic standards,they would have competed at Tokyo 2020 in the debut of 3-on-3 basketball and been a medal favourite. 4 Biathlon. Once in Qubec City, she met Marie-Madeleine de Chauvigny de la Peltrie, founder of the Ursulines in Qubec. updated December 20, 2017, 7:59 pm, by France is most noted for its amazing breads, cheeses, and wines; art, architecture, and fashion; and of course, its fabulous destinations. Crosbys dominance has continued since then, as he has captained the Penguins to 2 Stanley Cup championships, won 2 Hart trophies (NHL MVP), 2 Art Ross trophies (NHL scoring title), and a Conn Smythe trophy (playoff MVP). Widely regarded as Canadas top female athlete of the 20th century, Greene was a trailblazer for female Canadian athletes. Probably Canadas most famous Paralympic athlete, hes won three golds, two silvers and one bronze between 1980 and 1984. He was the youngest player to ever win 2 titles at 3 tennis grand slams and the first one to win the French Championship Grand Slam title in mens single in 1925. Zinedine Yazid Zidane is a former football star who played as an attacking midfielder. Oendrila De We recognize the resilience of Indigenous storytellers and Knowledge Keepers who have kept their stories alive despite attempts to silence them. He retired from professional football in 2006. If you liked this article, please share it! The list is in alphabetical order based on last name. Jean Collas (3 July 1874 in Paris - 30 December 1928 in Asnires-sur-Seine, France) was a French rugby union player and tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics. Wickenheiser was a member of the Canadian national team for 23 years, leading the team to four gold medals and a silver medal in Nagano when she was just 19. Gold at home in Vancouver 2010 and a repeat four years later in Russia. Avril Lavigne, Singer Avril Lavigne VEVO Avril Lavigne has been making music almost her whole life, and she is without a doubt one of the most successful musicians ever to come out of Canada. He transformed from a moderate politician to a radical, openly attacking institutions such as the Legislative Council, whose non-elected members controlled the country. But for these 12 athletes, both seasons are their favourite as they have competed at the summer and winter Olympic Games. He continues to inspire countless Canadians after all these years. His illustrious career has seen him compete internationally for Jamaica, Canada, and Monaco. The Canadian Press awards the Lionel Conacher award to the countrys male athlete of the year. When it comes to sports in which Canadians are underrepresented, being the first goes a long way. An artists essay became a call-to-arms for social change. Sinclair serves as the captain of the national team and is Canada's all-time leader in caps (247) and goals (167). Wickenheiser also represented Canada once in the Summer Olympics as a part of the softball team. Thanks for contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia. Steve Nashs stature may not immediately make you regard him as an amazing basketball player, but you know what they say about judging books by their covers. Let's take a look at Team Canada's dual-season Olympians. Longo's professional racing career started in 1979. She then represented Great Britain at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games, winning a silver medal in both the events. He moved to Montral at the age of ten and entered the College de Montral. Louis-Joseph Papineau had a reputation as a hero and a defender of the rights of French Canadians, but he was also seen as a traitor to the nation and to the Commonwealth. It may be shocking to see the likes of Lemieux, Roy and Messier missing but rest assured their talents are not overlooked. Christine Sinclair, one of the best female soccer players ever, comes in at #8 on our list. Top 10 Female Athletes [ edit] Nancy Greene (born 1943), skier Silken Laumann (born 1964), rower Barbara Ann Scott (1928-2012), figure skater Myriam Bdard (born 1969), biathlon Marnie McBean (born 1968), rower Fanny "Bobbie" Rosenfeld (1904-1969), track-and-field (voted female athlete of the first half of the century) Gordie Howe Hometown: Floral, Saskatchewan. The project was supported by the Governor General Lord Durham but was rejected by London. Her hard work and leadership provide an excellent example for other aspiring athletes. Noted for his top speed, he became the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters. He is best known for winning the US Triple Crown in 1973, riding the famous American thoroughbred racehorse, Secretariat. updated July 10, 2021, 1:15 am, by In 1996, Tom Longboat was honored posthumously with an induction into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Canadas National History Society acknowledges that we meet and work across the ancestral lands of many Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis. She moved on to ski cross in Sochi 2014 and was predicted to be in the medal hunt at PyeongChang 2018 until she broke both legs in a World Cup event just before the Games. Probably Canada's most famous Paralympic athlete, he's won three golds, two silvers and one bronze between 1980 and 1984. Arianne Moffatt, from Quebec City, is a multi-talented singer that is undefinable by any genre standards. To celebrate Canadas 150th anniversary, KelownaNow is shining a light on our amazing country. Canadian teammate Ethel Catherwood won gold in high jump. And that wasn't the end of it. Born in Montral in 1786, he grew up at his familys estate and studied law. Previously dominated by the Europeans, Greene took over in 1967 winning the inaugural World Cup and seven out of 16 events on the circuit that year. Two different events. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. 8 Figure skating. Joseph Guillemot could be considered an anomaly in sports history. 3 Badminton. In 2022, Andre De Grasse won a gold medal at the World Championships. Copyright 2023 by AncoraThemes. His career with the Phoenix Suns was outstanding and saw him awarded as NBAs MVP twice. Let's take an appreciation for how difficult it is to OWN your sport for back-to-back Olympics. Lemieuxs career was ultimately shortened by injury, a mid-career retirement and even cancer, but number 66 is still considered one of the most talented and influential players to ever play the game. Christian via wrestlingrumors.net Christian was pigeonholed for the longest time as a "tag team specialist" and for the most part he was exactly that early on in his career. In 1951, she was elected as the leader of the Qubec wing of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, becoming the first woman to head a Canadian political party. The world-famous Andr the Giant died of congestive heart failure in Paris in 1993, after attending his fathers funeral. Alexandre Lippmann, French fencer (pe), Olympic champion. Let's just say this three-time Olympian stars on tracks. Eisler also won a gold medal, three silver medals, and two bronze medals at the World Championships between 1985 and 1994. He is currently ranked 4th in the world, though he was ranked 3rd for a time in 2016. Canada's greatest wheelchair racer of all-time blazes trails wherever her career takes her - as an athlete, advocate or politician. 1 ranking from 1926 to 1927. Canadians may remember the iconic image of her skating around the Salt Lake City Oval with a Canada flag in her hand and a black stetson on her head. Christine Sinclair is a Canadian soccer player who plays for the Canadian national team as a forward. He has won two silver medals and three bronze medals in two Olympic Games so far. Birthplace: Bruges, Belgium; raised in France. She won three gold medals in total at the Commonwealth Games in 1990 and 1994. All rights reserved. JB Blanc (born 1969), actor; father of French descent. At 7 feet and 4 inches tall, which was a result of acromegaly, Andr Ren Roussimoff was better known by his fitting ring name Andr the Giant., Roussimoff started his wrestling career in 1966, relocating to North America five years later and consequently becoming a mainstay of World Wrestling Federation (then called World Wide Wrestling Federation or WWWF), where he easily became a fan favorite. Elected in the Montral suburb of Verchres, he became co-premier of the unified Province of Canada along with John A. Macdonald. Candice Quigley Two-time national champion and retired Canadian figure skater Nam Nguyen has also been a World Junior Champion in 2014. High Jumper Derek Drouin takes the 6th spot on our list of The Top 10 Canadian Athletes. This article originally appeared in the April-May 2017issue ofCanadas History. His skating ability, offensive skill, and great hockey IQ have convinced many people that he will soon be (if he isnt already) the best hockey player in the world. With an HPI of . Throughout his career, he represented Canada at two Olympics, winning two golds and one silver and would later go on to help promote sport in the country. She did it in her 500-metre specialty at both the 1998 and 2002 Games. The Haitian-born athlete had moved to Canada as a child. Andre De Grasse is a Canadian track and field athlete best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 200 metres event at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Or, in the case of the Canadian women's hockey team, back-to-back-to-back-to-back. A member . He competed in before making his NHL debut at 18 in 2005. Canada's national men's soccer team leaves much to be desired and are currently ranked 78th in the world. As the captain of Canadas hockey team, Philip-Poulin has led her team to two Olympic gold medals plus a silver medal. He spent five years inside the top 10 of the World Golf Rankings, sandwiched around his historic Masters win in 2003. Gretzkys 1,963 assists in the NHL are greater than anyone elses points totals, although Jaromir Jagr might have something to say about that before he hangs up the skates. Given the popularity of hockey in Canada, its only fitting a hockey player tops this list of the Top 10 Canadian Athletes. Hundreds of thousands came out to celebrate and in 1950, Rosenfeld was named Canada's female athlete of the first half of the century. Tony Parkers dad and two siblings also played professional basketball. While growing up in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, she was quite the fastball player, representing Canada at the world junior championships at one point. In fact, his plan for Canadian independence from the British Parliament became reality in 1931, with the signing of the Statute of Westminster. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. For instance, though there have been several notable Canadian baseball players, Fergie Jenkins was the first Canadian to win the Cy Young Award. At her first Olympics at London 2012, George made the 100 hurdles final, finishing sixth. Hockey has proven that Canada has its fair share of fighters, but not too many of us make a splash in the world of boxing. Nancy Greene 7. ski industry. Muhammed Ali said Chuvalo was the toughest fighter he ever faced. He is best known for his charitable endeavor, Man in Motion World Tour, and is associated with many initiatives to fund spinal cord treatment research. He won gold twice at the 1996 games and was the record-holder for the 100m sprint. She is currently captaining the national team and the NWSL club Portland Thorns FC. Milos Raonic, a tennis player, was born in the former Yugoslavia, but moved with his family to Canada when he was 3 years old.
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