Profiles Index
Anti-Gang Legislation
The Canadian federal government has passed legislation to fight violence associated with street gangs and other organized crime groups.
Nova Scotia Facts
Key facts about the province of Nova Scotia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter
Biography, professional and political background of Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia and NDP leader.
Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald
Rodney MacDonald, Premier of Nova Scotia, Canada from 2006 to 2009 - biography, professional and political background.
Governor General Jeanne Sauvé
Jeanne Sauve, Governor General of Canada and Speaker of the House of Commons - biography, professional, political and government background.
Bob Thirsk
Biography of Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk, one of the first six Canadian astronauts chosen in 1983, who begins a six-month stay on the International Space Station in 2009.
Marc Garneau
Profile of Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space.
British Columbia Facts
Key facts about the province of British Columbia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
BC Premier Gordon Campbell
Profile of Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia, Canada.
Michael Ignatieff
Biography of Michael Ignatieff - professional and political background of Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Lakeshore.
C.D. Howe
A cabinet minister in the King and St. Laurent governments, C.D. Howe mobilized Canada for World War II and transformed the Canadian economy.
Carole James
Biography, professional and political background of Carole James, British Columbia NDP leader.
Howard Hampton
Biography, professional and political background of Howard Hampton, Ontario NDP leader from 1996 to 2009.
Pauline Marois
Pauline Marois, Parti Quebecois Leader - biography, professional and political background of Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois.
Mario Dumont
Biography and political background of Mario Dumont, leader of the Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ) party from 1994 to 2009.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada from 1984-93 - biography, professional and political career.
John Tory
Biography of John Tory, Leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party from 2004 to 2009.
Gilles Duceppe
Biography, professional and political background of Gilles Duceppe, Leader of the Bloc Quebecois Party.
Vincent Massey
Biography of Vincent Massey, the first Canadian Governor General of Canada.
Elizabeth May
Biography of environmental activist Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Sheila Fraser
Sheila Fraser, Auditor General of Canada - biography, professional and government background.
Graham Fraser
Graham Fraser, Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada - biography, professional and government background.
Charles Fisher
Profile of Charles Fisher, a Father of Confederation from New Brunswick.
Northwest Territories Facts
Key facts about the Northwest Territories, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Ontario Facts
Key facts about the province of Ontario, Canada - geography, government and industry.