This is a list of people from Mississauga,

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. The list includes people from Toronto Township, the Village and Town of

Port Credit Port Credit is a neighbourhood in the south-central part of the City of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, located at the mouth of the Credit River on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Its main intersection is Hurontario Street and Lakeshore Road ...

, and the Village and Town of Streetsville, predecessors of the modern community.

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Tariq Abdelhaleem Tariq Abdul Haleem (طارق عبد الحليم) is an Egyptian Islamist cleric residing in Canada in Ontario's city of Mississauga and head of the Dar al-Arqam institution there. Tariq Abdul Haleem, along with Abu Qatada, Abu Muhammad al-Maqdis ...

(born 1948), Egyptian Islamist cleric *

Ibrahim Aboud Ibrahim Alkhalel Mohammed Aboud (born 1987) was the 18th person arrested in the 2006 Toronto terrorism plot, on August 3, two months after the other 17 suspects. CBCAmong the Believers; Timeline Nineteen years old at the time of the arrest, he a ...

, suspect, charges dropped * Carolyn Abraham (born 1968), freelance journalist and author, finalist for the 2002 Governor General's Awards * Eve Adams (born 1974), politician *

Jeff Adams Jeffrey Adams (born November 15, 1970, in Mississauga, Ontario) is a Canadian lawyer, and a former Paralympian, a six-time world champion in wheelchair sports. Competitive racing Adams competed at six consecutive Summer Paralympics from 1988 ...

(born 1970), business person, former Paralympic and Olympic competitor *

Anthony Patrick Cawthra Adamson Anthony Patrick Cawthra Adamson, (October 7, 1906 – May 3, 2002) was a Canadian architect, author, teacher, and municipal politician. He was a descendant of Joseph Cawthra through his mother. Born in Toronto, Ontario to Colonel Agar A ...

(1906–2002), heritage planning * Daniel Adeboboye (born 1999), CFL football player * Vik Adhopia, CBC Radio reporter *

Natey Adjei Natey Adjei ( ;; born September 15, 1989) is a former Canadian football wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL) who played in six seasons and was a member of three CFL teams. He played college football at City College of San Francisco ...

(born 1989), CFL football player *

James Cox Aikins James Cox Aikins, (March 30, 1823 – August 8, 1904) was a prominent Canadian politician in the 19th century. He twice served as a cabinet minister in the government of John A. Macdonald, and was the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Manitob ...

(1823–1904), federal politician, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba *

Kate Aitken Kate Aitken (April 6, 1891 – December 11, 1971) was a Canadian radio and television broadcaster in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Sometimes known by the nickname Mrs. A,"A Canadian Martha?" ''Toronto Globe & Mail'', January 3, 1996, p. A14 she wa ...

(1891–1971), broadcaster and homemaking expert *

Omar Alghabra Omar Alghabra ( ar, عمر الغبرا, ʿUmar al-Ḡabrā; born October 24, 1969) is a Saudi-born Syrian-Canadian politician who has served as Canada's Minister of Transport since January 2021. A member of the Liberal Party, he has represent ...

(born 1969), federal politician * Elyse Allan (born 1956 or 1957), C.M., M.B.A., LL.D. (Hon.), President and CEO of GE Canada, champion of scientific literacy, particularly among girls * Amanda Allen (born 2005), League1 Ontario soccer player * Bobby Allen (born 1969), retired basketball player * Charles Allen (born 1977), athlete * Stella Ambler (born 1966), federal politician * Laeticia Amihere (born 2001), basketball player, Olympian * Greg Anaka (died 1976), C.M., minor hockey organizer *

Deepak Anand Deepak Anand is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election. Deepak is a chemical engineer from Panjab University in India and earned his MBA degree from the Schulich School of ...

, MPP Mississauga-Malton *

Adrian Anantawan Adrian Anantawan is a Canadian violinist. Anantawan, who began studying violin at age nine, has performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and at the White House.

(born 1983), violinist *

Anders Anders is a male name in Scandinavian languages and Fering North Frisian, an equivalent of the Greek Andreas ("manly") and the English Andrew. It originated from Andres via metathesis. In Sweden, Anders has been one of the most common names fo ...

(born or 1996), R&B singer and songwriter *

Bianca Andreescu Bianca Vanessa Andreescu (; born June 16, 2000) is a Canadian professional tennis player. She has a career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world, and is the highest-ranked Canadian in the history of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Andreescu ...

(born 2000), tennis player, 2019 US Open winner, first male or female player representing Canada to win a Grand Slam singles title *

Danny Antonucci Daniel Edward Antonucci (, ; born February 27, 1957) is a Canadian animator, director, producer, and writer. Antonucci is known for creating the Cartoon Network animated comedy series ''Ed, Edd n Eddy''. He also created '' Lupo the Butcher'', ''Ca ...

(born 1957), animator *

Natalie Appleton Natalie Jane Appleton Howlett (born 14 May 1973) is a Canadian singer. She is a member of the British girl group All Saints and the duo Appleton with her younger sister Nicole Appleton. Appleton joined All Saints in 1996, becoming the fourth ...

(born 1973), singer, actress * Mary Ashun (born 1968), educator, author and researcher *

Larry Attard Larry Attard (born December 31, 1951 in Malta) is a retired Hall of Fame Champion jockey and current horse trainer in Canadian Thoroughbred horse racing. Born into a Maltese family who emigrated to Canada, Attard has three older brothers who bec ...

(born 1951), horse trainer, retired Hall of Fame Champion jockey * Antwi Atuahene (born 1984), NBLC basketball player *

Anthony Aquino Anthony Aquino (born August 1, 1982) is a retired Canadian-born Italian professional ice hockey player. He last played for the Odense Bulldogs, and Rungsted Seier Capital professional ice hockey teams in Denmark, of the top Danish league AL-Ba ...

(born 1982), ice hockey player * Luciano Aquino (born 1985), hockey player, Erste Bank Eishockey Liga *

Cathy Auld Catherine "Cathy" Auld (born December 3, 1971) is a Canadian curler from Toronto. She currently skips her own team out of Thornhill, Ontario. Career Auld was a longtime member of the Alison Goring rink. Auld played third for the team until 200 ...

(born 1971), curler, skips at

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(born 1978), novelist, short story writer

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* Kelly Babstock (born 1992), NCAA and NWHL ice hockey player * Amir Bageria (born 2000), actor, ''Degrassi: The Next Class'' * Devon Bailey (born 1991), Canadian football player *

Jasmine Baird Jasmine Baird (born 29 June 1999) is a Canadian snowboarder who competes internationally in the big air and slopestyle disciplines. Baird was born in Mississauga, but was raised in Georgetown, Ontario. Career At the start of the 2021–22 FIS ...

(born 1999), snowboarder * Marika Bakewell (born 1985), curler * Alyssa Baldin (born 1990), ice hockey player and inline hockey player *

Al Balding Allan George Balding (April 29, 1924 – July 30, 2006) was a Canadian professional golfer, who won four events on the PGA Tour. In 1955 he became the first Canadian to win a PGA Tour event in the United States; Canadians Ken Black (1936 Vancouver ...

(1924–2006), golfer * Robert W. Ball (born 1943), yacht designer *

Jill Barber Jill Barber (born February 6, 1980) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Originally associated with the folk-pop genre, she has performed vocal jazz and pop music on her more recent albums.Matthew Barber Matthew Barber (born January 10, 1977) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. His music has been classified as indie pop and pop rock with folk and alternative country influences. Barber was born and grew up in Port Credit, which is part of Missis ...

(born 1977), singer-songwriter *

RJ Barrett Rowan Alexander "RJ" Barrett Jr. (born June 14, 2000) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected third overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the New York Knicks ...

(born 2000), basketball player *

Danuta Bartoszek Danuta Bartoszek (born 19 August 1961 in Pyrzyce, Poland) is a former long-distance runner. Originally from Poland, Bartoszek represented Canada at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. At Atlanta, the resident of Mississauga, Ontario fi ...

(born 1961), former Olympic marathon runner * Evert Bastet (born 1950), sailing * Matt Beca (born 1986), EIHL ice hockey player *

Marko Bedenikovic Marko Bedenikovic (born June 18, 1984) is a Canadian former soccer player who played as a midfielder and defender. Playing career Early career Bedenikovic played at the youth level with Dixie Soccer Club. He received a scholarship in 2001 ...

(born 1984), former soccer player *

Adriano Belli Adriano Belli (born August 25, 1977) is a retired football player who played in the CFL and NFL. Belli is nicknamed "The Kissing Bandit" for his penchant for kissing people on their cheeks. He has gained a reputation for being a kind and f ...

(born 1977), food processing businessperson, former CFL and NFL football player * Katrina Bellio (born 2004), freestyle swimmer, Olympian *

Sophie Bennett Sophie Maude Bennett (born February 6, 1989) is a Canadian actress, singer, dancer, producer, director, and project manager. She is best known for her role as Stevie Lake #1 on the Australian television series ''The Saddle Club''. ''Career'' ' ...

(born 1989), actress (''Saddle Club'' seasons 1 & 2) *

Craig Bernard Craig Bernard is a Canadian film director and executive producer. He is best known for his music videos for musical groups such as Disturbed, Stone Sour, Avicii, Bruno Mars, and Grouplove, along with his work in the VR space. In 2003, Bernard re ...

, film director and producer *

Francis Marion Beynon Francis Marion Beynon (26 May 1884 – 5 October 1951) was a Canadian journalist, feminist and pacifist. She is known for her semi-autobiographical novel ''Aleta Day'' (1919). Early years Francis Marion Beynon was born in Streetsville, Ontario o ...

(1884–1951), journalist, feminist, pacifist *

Lillian Beynon Thomas Lillian Beynon Thomas (4 September 1876 – 2 September 1961) was a Canadian journalist and feminist. Life Lillian Beynon was born on 4 September 1876 Birth Certificate in Streetsville, Ontario. Her parents were James Barnes and Rebecca Beynon, ...

(1884–1961), journalist, feminist * Jack Bickell (1884–1951), businessman, philanthropist, and sports team owner *

Don Biederman Don Biederman (February 20, 1940 – May 31, 1999) was a Canadian stock car racer from Port Credit, Ontario. Racing career Biederman was the first Canadian ever to campaign for a full season in the NASCAR Cup Series formerly known as the NASCAR G ...

(1940–1999), stock car racer *

Don Biggs Donald R. Biggs (born April 7, 1965) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. His son, Tyler Biggs, was a first round draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Early life Biggs was raised in Mississauga, Ontario on Carrera Lane and a ...

(born 1965), retired ice hockey player * Leading Seaman

Robert Binder Leading Seaman Robert Teodor Binder (27 June 1989 – 22 June 2010), of Mississauga, Ontario, was a member of the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Bravery on 26 November 2010. The citation to his award no ...

MB (1989–2010), Canadian Forces Naval Reserve, posthumously awarded the Medal of Bravery * Art Binkowski (born 1975), super heavyweight boxer *

Courtney Birchard Courtney Birchard (born July 14, 1989) competes for the Canadian national women's ice hockey team. She made her debut for Team Canada in the 2010 Four Nations Cup. She was drafted 6th overall by the Brampton Thunder in the 2011 CWHL Draft. Bircha ...

(born 1989), Canadian national ice hockey player *

David Blackwood David Lloyd Blackwood (November 7, 1941 – July 2, 2022) was a Canadian artist known chiefly for his Intaglio (printmaking), intaglio prints, often depicting dramatic historical scenes of Newfoundland outport life and industry, such as shipw ...

(born 1941), printmaker, artist in residence at the University of Toronto's Erindale College (1969–1975) *

Fito Blanko Fito Blanko (born Roberto E. Testa) is a Panamanian-Canadian tropical urban singer and songwriter. Biography Fito Blanko created his own sound by combining his Panamanian dancehall roots with a North American delivery. Fito Blanko is officially ...

, Panamanian-Canadian singer/songwriter * Michelle Bonello (born 1985), ice hockey player and inline hockey player * Robert Boskovic (born 1998), USL soccer player *

Jaime Bourbonnais Jaime Claire Bourbonnais (born September 9, 1998) is a Canadian women's ice hockey defender, currently playing for the Montréal section of the PWHPA. She made her debut for the Canada women's national ice hockey team at the 2018 4 Nations Cup. ...

(born 1998), ice hockey player *

Johnny Bower John William Bower (né Kiszkan; November 8, 1924 – December 26, 2017), nicknamed "The China Wall", was a Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who won four Stanley Cups during his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 2017 he was named one ...

(1924–2017), Hockey Hall of Fame goalie for the

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* Cory Boyd (born 1985), CFL football player *

Brad Boyes Bradley Keith Boyes (born April 17, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, who spent thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of seven different teams. Early life Boyes went to Hazel McCallion Senior P ...

(born 1982), NHL player * Harold M. Brathwaite (1940–2020), O Ont., education *

Juwan Brescacin Juwan Brescacin (born January 10, 1993) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has played in three Grey Cup games and was a member of the 106th Grey Cup champi ...

(born 1993), CFL football player * Brandon Bridge (born 1992), CFL football player * William Briggs (1836–1922), Methodist minister and publisher * Alysha Brilla (born 1988), Tanzanian-Canadian blues and jazz singer * Dejon Brissett (born 1996), CFL football player *

David Broll David Broll (born January 4, 1993) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He last played with the Coventry Blaze in the EIHL. Broll was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the sixth round (152nd overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry D ...

(born 1993), ECHL ice hockey player *

Dillon Brooks Dillon Brooks (born January 22, 1996) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks, where he was named a consensus second-te ...

(born 1996), NBA basketball player * Andre Brown (born 1990), volleyball player * Jeff Brown (born 1978), ice hockey player *

Kevin Brown Kevin Brown may refer to: Entertainment * Kevin Brown (blues musician) (born 1950), English blues guitarist * Kevin Brown (author) (born 1960), American journalist and translator * Kevin Brown (poet) (born 1970), American poet and teacher * Kevin ...

(born 1974), ice hockey player * Patrick Brown (born 1978), former leader of the

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, former MPP for Simcoe North *

Ward Bowlby Ward Hamilton Bowlby (October 4, 1834 – January 8, 1917) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He served as reeve of Berlin from 1865 to 1868. The son of Adam Bowlby and Elizabeth Sovereign, both of United Empire Loyalist descent, he was b ...

(1834–1917), lawyer and politician *

(born 1993), CFL football player * Dejon Brissett, football wide receiver * Gord Brydson (1907–2001), NHL ice hockey player *

Dan Bryk Dan Waldemar Bryk (born September 23, 1970) is a Canadian-born singer-songwriter and recording artist. Originally from Toronto, Bryk is currently based in Durham, North Carolina. A songwriter and keyboard player, Bryk has released five full-leng ...

(born 1970), singer-songerwriter *

Kadeisha Buchanan Kadeisha Buchanan (born November 5, 1995) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a centre-back for English Women's Super League club Chelsea and the Canada national team. Born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, Ontario, she is the younge ...

(born 1995), soccer player * Leya Buchanan (born 1996), track and field sprinter * Francis (Frank) C. Buckley, C.M., B.Comm. (1921–2016), businessperson *

Attila Buday Attila Buday (born June 28, 1974) is a Hungarian-born Canadian canoe racing, sprint canoer who competed from 1996 to 2006. He won three silver medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships (C-2 1000 m: 2006 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championshi ...

(born 1974), sprint canoer *

Tamas Buday Jr. Tamás Buday Jr. (born April 23, 1976) is a Hungarian-born Canadians, Canadian canoe racing, sprint canoer who competed from 1996 to 2006. He won three silver medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships (C-2 1000 m: 2006 ICF Canoe Sp ...

(born 1976), C-2 canoe * Mike Bullard (born 1957), comedian, radio and television personality *

Pat Bullard Patrick Bullard (born February 6, 1959) is a Canadian television writer and comedian. Biography Born in Mississauga, Ontario, Bullard wrote for such sitcoms as '' Roseanne'', '' Reba'', ''Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place'', ''Grace Under Fire ...

(born 1959), writer and comedian * Tony Burgess (born 1959), novelist and screenwriter * Jacqueline Byers (born 1996), actress

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* Marcus Caldeira (born 2004), CPL and League1 Ontario soccer player * Katrina Cameron (born 1995), Olympic rhythmic gymnast *

Tiffany Cameron Tiffany Devonna Cameron (born 16 October 1991) is a Canadian-born Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward and at times as a midfielder for the Jamaica women's national team. She previously played for Borussia Mönchengladbach ...

(born 1991), soccer player, German Bundesliga and Canada women's national soccer team * Ivan Camilleri (born 1969), Maltese-Canadian Catholic priest, auxiliary bishop–elect of the Archdiocese of Toronto *

Nikki Campbell Nicola Jane "Nikki" Campbell (born 9 September 1980) is an Australian professional golfer. Campbell was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She moved with her family to Australia in 1983. At the age of 12 she began playing golf at the Fede ...

(born 1980), golfer *

Kyle Capobianco Kyle Capobianco (born August 13, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was the 63rd ove ...

(born 1997), AHL ice hockey player *

Alessia Cara Alessia Caracciolo (born July 11, 1996), known professionally as Alessia Cara (), is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Born in Mississauga, Ontario, to Italian Canadian parents, she began posting covers of songs on YouTube at age 13. After uploadi ...

(born 1996), singer and songwriter * Anthony Carelli (born 1974), professional wrestler, competes as Santino Marella for Impact Wrestling and formerly

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* Jacob Carlos (born 2001), CPL soccer player *

Gordon Carton Gordon Robert Carton (July 14, 1921 - April 6, 2017) was a Canadian politician from Ontario. He was a Progressive Conservative member the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1975 who represented the riding of Armourdale. He served as a ...

(born 1921), former MPP * Michael Caruso (born 1988), EBEL ice hockey player *

Claire Carver-Dias Claire Rhiannon Carver-Dias (born May 19, 1977 in Burlington, Ontario) is a Canadian competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic medallist. Career She grew up in Montreal, Quebec, but moved to Toronto in her late teens to pursue ...

(born 1977), synchronized swimmer *

Jack Cassar Jack Cassar (born January 19, 1997) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). University career Cassar played U Sports football for the Carleton Ravens from 2016 to 2019. He ...

(born 1997), CFL football player * Sebastian Castello (born 2003), CPL soccer player * Jennifer Castle, folk singer-songwriter *

Mabel Cawthra Mabel Cawthra Adamson (1871–1943) was a Canadian painter and decorator, who was active in the Arts and Crafts movement in Toronto. Early years Mabel Cawthra was born in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1871. The Cawthra family were wealthy Canadian m ...

(1871–1943), painter, decorator * Klaidi Cela (born 1999), soccer player *

David Celia David Celia is an independent singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario, who has built an audience across Canada and in Europe. He has toured regularly since 2005. Beginning in 1989, Celia was a member of Tarnished Gallahad featuring Matei Kaj ...

, musician *

Carlton Chambers Carlton Chambers (born June 27, 1975) is a retired sprint athlete from Canada, and a winner of gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He ran in the preliminary heats, however a groin injury prevented him from running ...

(born 1975), track and field athlete * Samantha Chang (born 2000), soccer player * Hyliard Chappell (1916–1988), politician, MP and councillor * Al Cherney (1932–1989), fiddle player *

Don Cherry Donald Stewart Cherry (born February 5, 1934) is a Canadian former ice hockey player, coach, and television commentator. Cherry played one game in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Boston Bruins, and later coached the team for five se ...

(born 1934), hockey commentator * Kenneth Chisholm (1829–1906), businessman, MPP *

Deborah Chow Deborah Chow (born June 16, 1972) is a Canadian filmmaker, television director and screenwriter known for her independent films and her work on ''Star Wars'' television. Two of her first short films, ''Daypass'' (2002) and ''The Hill'' (2004) have ...

, filmmaker, director, screenwriter *

Casey Cizikas Casey Cizikas (born February 27, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He spent four seasons with the Mississauga St. Michaels Majors of the Ontario Hockey League (OH ...

(born 1991), hockey player for the New York Islanders * Lou Clare (1950–2017), CFL football player * Adrian Clarke (born 1991), CFL football linebacker *

Dameon Clarke Dameon Clarke (born January 16) is a Canadian actor who has done work for anime, films, TV shows and video games. His voice acting roles have been with Funimation, where he voiced Cell in the ''Dragon Ball'' series, Younger Toguro in ''Yu Yu Hak ...

(born 1972), actor, voice actor *

Paul Coffey Paul Douglas Coffey (born June 1, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for nine teams over 21 seasons in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among ...

(born 1961), Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and hockey great * Enzo Concina (born 1962), retired soccer player * Kate Conway (born 1986), actress * Nesta Cooper (born 1993), actress *

Chris Corbeil Chris Corbeil (born May 22, 1988 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Saskatchewan Rush in the National Lacrosse League. Corbeil was drafted in the second round (15th overall) in the 2009 NLL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Bandits ...

(born 1988), NLL lacrosse player * Matt Corrente (born 1988), hockey player for the New Jersey Devils * Peter deCarteret Cory, (1925–2020), former

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of the Supreme Court of Canada (1989 to 1999) * Anthony Cosmo (born 1977), NLL goaltender for the Boston Blazers * John Coyne (1836–1873), barrister, MPP * Dominic Cozzolino (born 1994), sledge ice hockey * Stephen Crawford, MPP for Oakville *

Brittany Crew Brittany Ann Nicole Crew (born March 6, 1994, in Mississauga, Ontario) is a Canadian track and field athlete competing in the shot put. Crew is an alumna of York University in Toronto. Career In July 2016 she was named to Canada's Olympic te ...

(born 1994), shot put athlete *

Bonnie Crombie Bonnie Crombie ( Stack, born February 5, 1960) is a Canadian politician who has served as the 6th and current Mayor of Mississauga, Ontario since December 1, 2014. From 2008 to 2011, she was a Liberal Member of Parliament for the riding of Mis ...

(born 1960), politician *

Kyle Croxall Kyle Croxall (born October 26, 1988) is a Canadian Red Bull Crashed Ice (also known as ice cross downhill) racer. In January 2014, he was ranked fourth in the world in the sport. Croxall is a former ice hockey player who played one season with th ...

(born 1988), 2012

Crashed Ice Crashed Ice (full official name: ''Red Bull Crashed Ice'') is a world tour in the winter extreme sporting event, ''ice cross downhill'' (or downhill ice cross), which involves downhill skating in an urban environment, on a track which includes ...

world champion * Gord Cruickshank (1965–2021), NCAA ice hockey forward, NHL drafted * Bob Cunningham (1927–2006), CFL football fullback * Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP for Mississauga-Lakeshore

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Robin D'Abreo Robin D'Abreo (born March 3, 1975, in Bombay, India) is an Indian-born Canadian field hockey player who earned his first international cap in 1993 against France. The midfielder D'Abrero grew up with the sport in India, where both his father (R ...

(born 1975), field hockey player * Chris D'Alvise (born 1986), EBEL ice hockey player *

Kunle Dada-Luke Olakunle Olumide Dada-Luke (born January 12, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League. Early life Dada-Luke began playing youth soccer with West Toronto SC at age ...

(born 2000), soccer player * André Dae Kim (born 1996), actor and writer * Dipika Damerla, MPP for Mississauga East—Cooksville * Fedir Danylak (born 1955), dancer, balletmaster, choreographer and artistic director *

Mackenzie Darragh Mackenzie "Mack" Darragh (born December 8, 1993) is a Canadian competitive swimmer. He holds the Canadian record for the 200 m butterfly. Career International Swimming League Darragh signed to the NY Breakers for the ISL's inaugural seas ...

(born 1993), Olympic swimmer * James Day (born 1946), equestrian jumping *

Bob Dechert Robert "Bob" Dechert (born May 18, 1958) is a former Canadian politician and lawyer. A member of the Conservative Party of Canada, Dechert served as Member of Parliament for the riding of Mississauga—Erindale in the House of Commons of Cana ...

, politician * Vincenzo DeMaria (born 1954), mob boss,

Siderno Group The Siderno Group is a criminal association in Canada, Australia and Italy related to the 'Ndrangheta, a Mafia-type organization in Calabria. The association is labelled the "Siderno Group" because its members primarily came from the town of Sid ...

Peter Demeter Peter Demeter (born 19 April 1933) is a Hungarian-born Canadian former real estate developer convicted in 1974 of arranging the murder of his wife. It was the longest trial in Canadian history and revealed that both husband and wife may have been ...

(born 1933), murderer, former real estate developer *

Shawn Desman Shawn Bosco Fernandes (born January 12, 1982), better known by his stage name Shawn Desman, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, and television personality. He was signed to Universal Music Canada. He is known for his energetic stage presenc ...

(born 1982, as Shawn Bosco Fernandes), singer and entertainer *

Ranjeev Deol Ranjeev Deol (born October 19, 1976 in Lusaka, Zambia) is a Canadian field hockey player, who plays for West Coast Kings HC. Career He played club hockey in the Netherlands since 2003, first at HC Rotterdam then HC MOP and later on with HC Den Bo ...

(born 1976), field hockey * Duncan R. Derry (died 1987), O.C., Ph.D., F.R.S.C., economic geologist * Jamie Devane (born 1991), NHL drafted AHL player * Sudarshan Devanesen (born 1943), C.M., M.D., former Chief of Family and Community Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto *

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(born , Devon Martin), rapper * Adrian Dingle (1911–1974), cartoonist and artist, best known for creating ''Nelvana of the Northern Lights'' *

Anne Ditchburn Anne Ditchburn (born October 4, 1949) is a Canadian ballet dancer, choreographer, and film actress headlining films like 1979's ''Slow Dancing in the Big City'' as a dancer with a crippling disease, a film directed by ''Rocky'' director John G. Av ...

(born 1949), ballet dancer and choreographer, actress *

Martin Dobkin Martin Lyon Dobkin (born May 8, 1942) is a physician and former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was elected on October 1, 1973 as the first Mayor of the new City of Mississauga, Ontario and served as Mayor from 1973 to 1976. He was the inaugural ...

(born 1942), mayor of Mississauga, family doctor *

Denny Doherty Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty (November 29, 1940 – January 19, 2007) was a Canadian singer. He was a founding member of the 1960s musical group the Mamas and the Papas for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. ...

(1940–2007), The Mamas and Papas, moved to Park Royal in 1986 to live and work, later Lorne Park *

Manning Doherty Manning William Doherty (September 27, 1875 - September 26, 1938) was a farmer, businessman and politician serving as Ontario's Minister of Agriculture during the United Farmers of Ontario- Labour government of 1919 to 1923 and as leader of th ...

(1875–1938), Ontario Minister of Agriculture *

Richard Dos Ramos Richard Anthony Dos Ramos (born September 10, 1962 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago) is a Canadian jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. He grew up in Malton, a neighbourhood in Mississauga, Ontario, where his family emigrated when he was youn ...

(born 1962), jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing * Jennifer Douglas (born 1974), archivist *

Dick Duff Terrance Richard Duff (born February 18, 1936) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played 18 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers in the National H ...

(born 1936), former professional hockey player, and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee * Vince Dunn (born 1996), NHL hockey player * Jordan Dunstan (born 1993), soccer player *

Andre Durie Andre Durie (born July 27, 1981) is a former professional Canadian football running back/slotback who played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2007 to 2016. He signed with the Argonauts on May 10, 2007, as a free ...

(born 1981), CFL football player, slotback, Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Award *

Sean Durzi Sean Durzi (born October 21, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Durzi grew up playing AAA ice hockey with the Missi ...

(born 1998), NHL ice hockey defenseman

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Chuck Ealey Charles "Chuck" Ealey (born January 6, 1950) is a former American Canadian football player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He became the first black quarterback to win the ...

(born 1950), former CFL football player * Robert Young Eaton (1875–1956), businessman *

Dwight Edwards Dwight Edwards (born June 16, 1954) was a Canadian Football League wide receiver and kick returner who played eleven seasons for five different teams. His family emigrated from Jamaica to Canada and settled in Mississauga, Ontario Ontario ( ...

(born 1954), retired CFL football player * William Elliott (1837–1888), Member of Parliament, farmer, merchant *

Rik Emmett Richard Gordon Emmett (born July 10, 1953) is a vocalist, guitarist, and member of the Canadian rock band Triumph. Career Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, '' Absolutely'', was released in 1990 and bec ...

(born 1953), musician *

JD Era JD Era (born April 15, 1985) is a Canadian rapper and lyricist. He has worked with artists such as Nas, Gza, Kardinal Offishall, The Clipse, and has also cut several tracks with longtime friend Drake. In 2008 he won Best Rap at the Toronto Inde ...

(born 1985), rapper

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Robby Fabbri Robert Fabbri (born January 22, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round, 21st overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Dra ...

(born 1996), ice hockey player, currently with the

St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the ...

* Darrell Faria, actor, director, comedian * Joseph Featherston (1843–1913), Member of Parliament, municipal politician, livestock association board member, farmer *

Ron Fellows Ronald Charles Fellows CM (born September 28, 1959) is a Canadian auto racing driver. Fellows holds the record for most wins by a foreign-born driver in NASCAR's top three series (Sprint Cup, Nationwide, and trucks) with six – four in Nationw ...

(born 1959),

NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. The privately owned company was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1948, and ...

driver *

Wayne Fernandes Wayne Fernandes (born December 29, 1978, in Etobicoke, Ontario) is a Canadian field hockey player, who earned his first cap in 1996 against Pakistan. Fernandes started playing hockey at the age of ten, and made his first international goal in 199 ...

(born 1978), field hockey * Juan Ramon Fernandez (1956-2013), Spanish gangster active in Canada * Yanga R. Fernández (born 1971), astronomer * Ricardo Ferreira (born 1992), Primeira Liga football player *

Massimo Ferrin Massimo Ferrin (born December 6, 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays as a forward for the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League. Early life Ferrin began playing youth soccer at age five with Mississauga SC. ...

(born 1998), USL Championship soccer player *

Jonelle Filigno Jonelle Filigno (born September 24, 1990) is a Canadian soccer player who last played for Sky Blue FC in the National Women's Soccer League. She played for the Canadian national team, with whom she won an Olympic bronze medal at London 2012. ...

(born 1990), soccer player, Olympics and National Women's Soccer League * Caleb Flaxey (born 1983), curler, 2014 Sochi Olympic alternate; Caledon resident, his rink is Dixie Curling Club * James C. Floyd (born 1914), aerospace engineer, Avro Aircraft Ltd. (Canada) chief design engineer * Renee Foessel (born 1995), parasport discus throw athlete *

Peter Fonseca : ''For other people with a similar name, see Pedro da Fonseca (disambiguation)'' Peter Fonseca (born October 5, 1966) is a Portuguese-born Canadian politician and former athlete. He is a Liberal member of the House of Commons of Canada, r ...

(born 1966), politician * Kyle Forgeard (born 1994), YouTuber *

J.D. Fortune Jason Dean Bennison (born September 1, 1973), better known by his stage name J.D. Fortune, is a Canadian singer and songwriter best known for his six-year tenure as the frontman of the Australian rock band INXS. He received worldwide recognition ...

(born 1973), musician, former frontman of INXS * Magdalena Frąckowiak (born 1984), Polish fashion model and jewelry designer * Giuliano Frano (born 1993), USL soccer player * Paul Fromm (born 1949), white supremacist

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William James Gage Sir William James Gage (September 16, 1849 – January 14, 1921) was a Canadian educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Life and career Gage was born in Toronto Township, Canada West, the son of Andrew Albert Gage and Mary Jane Grafton. H ...

(1849–1921), educator, publisher, philanthropist *

Iqwinder Gaheer Iqwinder Gaheer (born July 12, 1993) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Mississauga—Malton in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election. Early life and career Gaheer was born in Punja ...

, Member of Parliament *

Greg Gardner Gregory Gardner (born November 21, 1975) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former goaltender who is the NCAA Division I record-holder for shutouts in a season (as of 2021). He was the first ever player signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Care ...

(born 1975), ice hockey coach (AHA), former goaltender * Keith Garebian (born 1942), critic, biographer, poet *

Ali Gatie Ali Gatie (born May 31, 1997) is an Iraqi–Canadian singer and songwriter managed by SAL&CO. In 2019, his song " It's You" achieved worldwide success, charting on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reaching the top 30 in Australia, Canada, Irela ...

(born 1997), rapper, singer, songwriter *

Jessica Gaudreault Jessica Gaudreault (born July 18, 1994) is a Canadian water polo goalkeeper. She won the silver medal with the Women's National Team at the 2015 Pan American Games and the 2019 Pan American Games Early life Gaudreault was born on July 18, 1994, ...

(born 1994), water polo player *

Robyn Gayle Robyn Krista Gayle (born 31 October 1985) is a former Canadian soccer player who was both a CONCACAF champion and Olympic bronze medal winner. She played her club career in Canada and the United States, including two years with the Washington S ...

(born 1985), Olympic soccer player * Ahmad Ghany (born 1984), alleged terrorist *

Joel Gibb Joel Gibb (born 28 January 1977) is a Berlin-based Canadian artist and singer-songwriter who leads the "gay church folk" group The Hidden Cameras. He was born in Kincardine, Ontario. Career His first involvement with the music scene was as ed ...

(born 1977), musician * Brad K. Gibson, astrophysicist, academic * John Morrow Godfrey (1912–2001), pilot, lawyer, Senator *

Gary Pig Gold Gary Pig Gold (born May 30, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, filmmaker, author and journalist. His fanzine ''The Pig Paper'' was Canada's second independently published music magazine, and among the recordi ...

(born 1955), singer-songwriter, record producer, filmmaker, author * Charles Goldhamer (1903–1985), war artist *

Hank Goldup Henry George Goldup (October 29, 1918 – December 14, 2008) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 202 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers. He won the Stanley Cup in 1 ...

(1918–2008), NHL ice hockey player *

Ana Golja Muazana "Ana" Golja is a Canadian actress and singer. She is known for playing Zoë Rivas in the teen dramas '' Degrassi: Next Class'' and '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' and Ariana Berlin in the TV movie ''Full Out''. Career Golja began h ...

(born 1996), actor, ''Degrassi'' * Cindy Gomez, singer *

Gigi Gorgeous Gigi Loren Lazzarato Getty (born Gregory Allan Lazzarato; April 20, 1992), known professionally as Gigi Gorgeous Getty, is a Canadian YouTuber, socialite, actress, and model. In 2008, Lazzarato began uploading video blogs onto streaming platfo ...

(born 1992), actress, internet personality, makeup artist, activist, and model *

Igor Gouzenko Igor Sergeyevich Gouzenko (russian: Игорь Сергеевич Гузенко ; January 26, 1919 – June 25, 1982) was a cipher clerk for the Soviet embassy to Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, and a lieutenant of the GRU (Main Intelligence Direct ...

(1919–1982), defected cipher clerk for the Soviet Embassy to Canada * Gerry Gray (born 1961), soccer coach, former Canadian national team player *

Gordon Graydon Gordon Graydon (December 7, 1896 – September 19, 1953) was a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Peel from 1935 to 1953. Background Graydon received his early education at S.S. No. 6 Chinguacousy in the Cou ...

(1896–1953), MP and UN representative for Canada * Jayden Greig (born 2003), actor *

Albina Guarnieri Albina Guarnieri (born June 23, 1953) is a former Canadian politician. She was a Liberal member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1988 to 2011 who represented the Greater Toronto Area ridings of Mississauga East and Mississauga East—Co ...

(born 1953), former politician * Iohan Gueorguiev (1988–2021), long-distance bikepacker

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Ntore Habimana Ntore Habimana (born August 15, 1997) is a Canadian-born Rwandan basketball player for the APR of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL). He is a member of the Rwanda national team. His position has been described as a point forward. Early life ...

(born 1997), CEBL basketball player * Donald Haddow (born 1970), former Olympic freestyle swimmer * Tariq Abdul Haleem, Egyptian Islamist cleric, praised by the leader of Al-Qaeda *

Sherman Hamilton Sherman Hamilton (born April 23, 1972) is a retired Canadian professional basketball player. Hamilton was a longtime member of the Canadian men's national basketball team. He is currently a basketball analyst for Sportsnet and NBA TV Canada. Car ...

(born 1972), basketball player, television personality, raised in Malton * Ken Hammond (born 1963), former NHL ice hockey player *

Melvin Ormond Hammond Melvin Ormond Hammond (17 July 1876 – 11 October 1934), known professionally as M. O. Hammond, was a Canadian journalist, photographer, and author. Life M. O. Hammond was born in Clarkson, Ontario (now part of Mississauga) the only son of ...

(1876–1934), journalist and photographer * Macklin Leslie Hancock (1925–2010), O Ont, urban planning * Basil (Buzz) Hargrove (born 1944), O.C., LL.D., former President of the Canadian Auto Workers union *

Winnie Harlow Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young (born July 27, 1994), known professionally as Winnie Harlow, is a Canadian fashion model and public spokesperson on the skin condition vitiligo. She gained prominence in 2014 as a contestant on the 21st cycle of th ...

(born 1994), model * Glen Harmon (1921–2007), NHL ice hockey player *

Richard Harmon Richard Scott Harmon is a Canadian actor. His roles on television include John Murphy in The CW's ''The 100'', Jasper Ames in '' The Killing'' and Julian Randol on '' Continuum''. Harmon received critical praise for his role in the movie ''If I ...

(born 1991), actor *

Jacqueline Harrison Jacqueline Harrison (born July 28, 1978 in Niagara Falls, Ontario as Jacqueline Smith) is a Canadian curler from Waterdown, Ontario. Harrison currently skips a team on the World Curling Tour. Career Harrison's junior career involved reaching ...

(born 1978), curler * Daniel Harper (born 1989), track and field *

Raye Hartmann Raye Hartmann (born February 17, 1990) is a Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos with the 30th overall pick. After he spent 2014 and ...

(born 1990), CFL football player * Vanessa Harwood (born 1947), ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director, teacher, and actor * Tarrah Harvey (born 1989), pairs ice dancer *

Farhat Hashmi Farhat Naseem Hashmi ( ur, ; born December 22, 1957) is a Pakistani-Canadian Islamic scholar, Muslim television preacher, and the founder of Al-Huda Institute. She holds a PhD degree in Islamic studies from the University of Glasgow, Scotlan ...

(born 1957), Islamic scholar, founder of Mississauga's Al-Huda Institute *

Ronnie Hawkins Ronald Cornett Hawkins (January 10, 1935 – May 29, 2022) was an American singer-songwriter, long based in Canada, whose career spanned more than half a century. His career began in Arkansas, United States, where he was born and raised. He ...

, O.C. (born 1935), rockabilly musician *

Sandy Hawley Desmond Sandford "Sandy" Hawley, (born April 16, 1949 in Oshawa, Ontario) is a Canadian Hall of Fame jockey. Sandy Hawley decided to be a jockey when he was a 17-year-old boy, hotwalking, grooming and excise horses at a Woodbine racetrack in To ...

(born 1949), jockey * Daniel Hayes (born 1989), actor, boxer, MMA fighter * Paul Henderson (born 1943), C.M., O.Ont., former NHL ice hockey player, motivational speaker, volunteer *

Curtis Hibbert Curtis Mayfield Hibbert (born 2 September 1966) is a police constable and Canadian Olympian. He is the first Canadian and first person of colour to win World Championship medals in gymnastics. With five golds, Hibbert is the most successful gym ...

(born 1966), stuntman, Olympic gymnast *

Blair Hicken Blair Hicken (born 10 February 1965) is a Canadian swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international ...

(born 1965), Olympic swimmer * Allison Higson (born 1973), Olympic swimmer *

Dwayne Hill Dwayne Hill (born June 5, 1966) is a Canadian voice actor. In 2009, he was nominated for two Gemini awards, one in the solo category for '' Grossology'', the other, which he won, was for best ensemble in '' Atomic Betty''. Overall, he has voiced ...

(born 1966), voice actor *

Shawn Hill Shawn Richard Hill (born April 28, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. He was part of Team Can ...

(born 1981), baseball player *

Charles Hill-Tout Charles Hill-Tout (1858–1944) was an ethnologist and folklorist, active in British Columbia, born in Buckland, Devon, England, on 28 September 1858. In his early years, Hill-Tout studied divinity at a seminary in Lincoln and preached in Cardiff. ...

(1858–1944), ethnologist and folklorist * Dave Hilton, Jr. (born 1963), former world boxing champion *

Flash Hollett Frank William "Bill, Flash" Hollett (April 13, 1911 – April 20, 1999) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins and Detroit R ...

(1911–1999), ice hockey player *

Karla Homolka Karla Leanne Homolka (born May 4, 1970), also known as Karla Leanne Teale, Leanne Teale, and Leanne Bordelais, is a Canadian serial killer who acted as an accomplice to her husband, Paul Bernardo, taking active part in the actual rapes and murde ...

(born 1970), notable rapist and serial killer *

Ed Hospodar Edward David Hospodar (born February 9, 1959) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota North St ...

(born 1959), former ice hockey player * Samantha Holmes-Domagala (born 1977), ice hockey player * Jonathan Hood (born 1985), CFL football defensive back * Robert Horner (1932–2008), Member of Parliament for Mississauga North *

Caleb Houstan Caleb Michael David Houstan (born January 9, 2003) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. Houstan was a consensus f ...

(born 2003), NBA drafted basketball player * Malcolm Howard (born 1983), Olympic rower *

William Pearce Howland Sir William Pearce Howland, (29 May 1811 – 1 January 1907) served as the second Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, from 1868 to 1873. He was one of the Fathers of Confederation. Biography Born in 1811 in Pawling, New York, William Howland wa ...

(1811–1907), second Lieutenant Governor of Ontario *

Darrin Huss Psyche are a Canadians, Canadian Dark wave, dark synthpop band, now based in Germany. They are centered on singer Darrin Huss, who has been the only constant member, with various line-ups including his brother Stephen Huss (musician), Stephen Hu ...

(born 1965), singer * Reverend

Hyeon Soo Lim Hyeon Soo Lim (; born February 16, 1955) is a Canadian pastor of the Light Korean Presbyterian Church in Mississauga. He is a South Korean-born Canadian citizen. He was operating humanitarian efforts in North Korea providing tens of millions o ...

(born 1955), pastor previously imprisoned by North Korea

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* Freddy Ibrahim (born 1996), basketball player, Jordanian national basketball team *

IllScarlett IllScarlett (styled as illScarlett; ) is a Canadian rock and reggae band formed in 2001. Their most prominent influence is California-based band Sublime. The band found their break when they set up their equipment (using a generat ...

members * Thomas Ingersoll (1749–1812), Justice of the Peace, hotel operator, father of

Laura Secord Laura Secord ( Ingersoll; 13 September 1775 – 17 October 1868) was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for having walked out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American atta ...

* Michael Ireland (born 1974), Olympic long track speed skater * Sean Ireland (born 1969), speed skating coach, former Olympic speed skater * Zunera Ishaq (born ), successfully challenged a law requiring people taking the Oath of Citizenship to have their identity visible, allowing her to wear a niqab

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Chuck Jackson Chuck Jackson (born July 22, 1937) is an American R&B singer who was one of the first artists to record material by Burt Bacharach and Hal David successfully. He has performed with moderate success since 1961. His hits include "I Don't Want to ...

(born 1953), lead singer, Downchild Blues Band *

Simeon Jackson Simeon Alexander Jackson (born March 28, 1987) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays as a forward for Chelmsford City. He has spent the majority of his career playing in England, relocating from Mississauga, Ontario, to ...

(born 1987), footballer * Ian James (born 1963), retired Olympic long jumper * Ryan Lee James (born 1994), soccer player * Stefan Janković (born 1993), basketball player *

Patti Jannetta Patti Jannetta is a Canadian pop and rock singer, who was most prominent in the 1980s and early 1990s.Aditya Jha Aditya Jha is a Nepalese Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist and social activist. A globetrotter, his business portfolio consists of several startups and company turnarounds with interests in Canada, India, Thailand and Nepal. He also runs sev ...

, C.M., M.Sc., LL.D., business, promotion of education and entrepreneurial opportunities for Aboriginal and disadvantaged youth * Daniel Jodah (born 1995), League1 Ontario and Guyanese national team football player *

Prakash John Prakash is a common given name in Asian, Hindu, Sanskrit names and widely used in Nepal, India and Sri Lanka. Prakash is generally used as a masculine name. The word prakash is derived from the Sanskrit word "prakāśa", meaning "bright light" or " ...

(born 1947), rock & rhythm 'n blues bassist * Ryan Johnson (born 1974), freestyle skier * Isaiah Johnston (born 2001), CPL soccer player * Kyle Jones (born 1986), retired CFL football player * Peter Jones (1802–1856), Ojibwa Methodist minister, translator, chief and author * Terry David Jones (1938–2014), MPP *

Leila Josefowicz Leila Bronia Josefowicz ( ; born October 20, 1977) is an American-Canadian classical violinist. Biography Josefowicz was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. When she was a young child her family moved to Los Angeles, California, where she sta ...

(born 1977), violinist * David Joseph, basketball coach *

Bill Joyce William Joyce (born 8 April 1877) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre-forward in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers and Burton United. He played in Thames Ironworks' final season before reforming as West Ham United, and als ...

(born 1957), IHL ice hockey player *

Sandeep Jyoti Sandeep Jyoti (born 14 December 1973) is an Indian-born Canadian cricketer. Jyoti was born in Shimla, India, ando migrated to Canada when he was fourteen years old. Upon arrival in Canada, Sandeep joined the Mississauga Ramblers Cricket Club in ...

(born 1973), cricketer

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* Zarrar Kahn, film director and screenwriter *

Karen Kain Karen Alexandria Kain (born March 28, 1951) is a Canadian former ballet dancer, and was the artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada from 2005 - 2021. Early training and childhood Kain's mother enrolled her daughter in ballet training ...

(born 1951), CC, lived in Erindale Woodlands and Clarkson while attending the National Ballet School *

Ignat Kaneff Ignat Kaneff ( bg, Игнат Христов Кънев; 6 October 1926 – 12 July 2020) was a Bulgarian Canadians, Bulgarian-Canadian business magnate and philanthropist. Biography Ignat Hristov Kaneff was born on 6 October 1926 in Gorno A ...

(1926–2020), O Ont, developer and philanthropist *

Belinda Karahalios Belinda Carmen Karahalios is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Cambridge in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2018 to 2022. Karahalios was originally elected in the 2018 provincia ...

(born 1982), MPP for Cambridge * Brittany Kassil (born 1991), rugby union player * Douglas Kennedy (1916–2003), provincial politician * Peter Kennedy (1943–2010), economist *

Thomas Laird Kennedy Thomas Laird Kennedy (August 15, 1878 – February 13, 1959) was a politician in Ontario, Canada, and served briefly as the 15th premier of Ontario, from 1948 to 1949. He was first elected as the Conservative member for Peel in the 1919 p ...

(1878–1959), politician, Premier of Ontario * Jane Kerr (born 1968), Olympic swimmer *

Christina Kessler Christina Kessler (born May 28, 1988) has competed for the Canadian National women's ice hockey team. Her debut with Team Canada was at the 2010 Four Nations Cup where she was part of the gold medal-winning squadron. She played for th ...

(born 1988), ice hockey player *

Iqra Khalid Iqra Khalid (born November 20, 1985) is a Pakistani Asian-Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Mississauga—Erin Mills in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election. Early life and education Khal ...

(born 1986), MP *

Irshad Khan Irshad Khan (born ) is an Indian classical surbahar and sitar player based in Canada. He is the second son of Imrat Khan and nephew of Vilayat Khan. Irshad's international debut was at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, UK, when he was only 13; ...

(born ), Indian classical surbahar and sitar player *

Rich Kidd Ritchie Acheampong (born April 28, 1987), better known as Rich Kidd, is a Canadian hip hop recording artist, record producer and film/video director from Toronto, Ontario. He is a two-time nominee for the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the ...

(born 1987), hip hop recording artist, record producer and film/video director, 2012 Juno Award nominee * Deanna Klymkiw, clinical psychologist, former actress * Dean Kondziolka (born 1972), swimmer * Tom Kostopoulos (born 1979), ice hockey player *

Greg Kovacs Gregory Mark Kovacs (December 16, 1968 – November 22, 2013) was a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder. According to Canadian bodybuilding publication, ''Muscle Insider'', Kovacs retired from competitive bodybuilding in 2005 to start his own ...

(1968–2013), bodybuilder * Maksym Kowal (born 1991), soccer player *

Benjamin Kowalewicz Benjamin Ian Kowalewicz (; born December 16, 1975) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of rock band Billy Talent. Early life Kowalewicz, of Polish descent, was born December 16, 1975, in Pierrefonds, Quebec, and raise ...

(born 1975), lead singer of Billy Talent *

Alison Kreviazuk Alison Blair Kreviazuk (; born September 27, 1988) is a Canadian curler. Kreviazuk was born in Mississauga, Ontario, and grew up in the Nepean sector of Ottawa. She was the longtime second for the Rachel Homan rink, playing with her from 200 ...

(born 1988), curler * Matt Kudu (born 1981), football player *

Nikolai Kulikovsky Nikolai Alexandrovich Kulikovsky (5 November 1881 – 11 August 1958) was the second husband of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia, the sister of Tsar Nicholas II and daughter of Tsar Alexander III. He was born into a military landowning f ...

(1881–1958), second husband of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia *

Natalia Kusendova Natalia Kusendova is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election. She holds Bachelor of Science Degrees in Human and Molecular Biology from the University of Toronto, and in Nur ...

, MPP for Mississauga Centre * Jeff Kyrzakos (born 1985), hockey player, Central Hockey League

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Nathan LaFayette Nathan LaFayette (born February 17, 1973) is a former ice hockey player in the National Hockey League, NHL. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 3rd round (65th overall) of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the St. Louis Blues, Vanco ...

(born 1973), former ice hockey player * Jack LaFontaine (born 1998), NHL drafted ice hockey goalie * Tuan Lam (born 1966), professional poker player *

John Langstone John Arthur William Langstone (August 30, 1913 – February 26, 1994) was a Canadian Anglican bishop in the second half of the 20th century. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 30, 1913 he was educated at the University of Toronto and ordained i ...

(1913–1994), Anglican bishop *

Silken Laumann Silken Suzette Laumann, (born November 14, 1964) is a Canadian champion rower. Life and career Laumann was born in Toronto Township, Ontario, now Mississauga. Starting in 1976, Laumann won a number of awards, including a gold medal in quadr ...

(born 1964), Olympic rower *

Alison Lee Alison Lee (born February 26, 1995) is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour and is a college student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She was ranked number 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 16 weeks in ...

(born 1994), indoor hockey and field hockey player *

Chris Leroux Christopher Adam Leroux (born April 14, 1984) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and television personality. He played for the Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB) and for the ...

(born 1984), retired baseball player, appearing in ''The Bachelor Canada'' * Adriana Leon (born 1992), soccer player NWSL * George Leslie Sr. (1804–1893), gardener, merchant, namesake of Toronto's Leslieville * Janet Leung (born 1994), softball player, Olympian *

Winnie Leuszler Winnifred "Winnie" Frances Roach-Leuszler, Order of Ontario, O.Ont (February 3, 1926 – May 1, 2004) was a Canadian Long-distance swimming, long distance swimmer. A long distance swimmer of international acclaim, she started swimming when she ...

(1926–2004), long-distance swimmer *

Jessica Cooper Lewis Jessica Cooper Lewis (born April 3, 1993) is a Bermuda, Bermudian Paralympic athletics, Paralympic athlete who competes in mainly 400 metres and 800 metres events. She qualified for the 2020 Summer Paralympics, in Athletics at the 2020 Summer Par ...

(born 1993), Bermudian Paralympic athlete *

Carrie Lightbound Carrie Buday (née Lightbound) (born August 8, 1979 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian sprint kayaker who competed in the early to mid-2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she earned her best finish of eighth in the K-4 500 m event at Athens in ...

(born 1979), K-4 500 kayak *

Simu Liu Simu Liu ( ; ; born 19 April 1989) is a Canadian actor. He is known for portraying Shang-Chi in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings''. He also played Jung Kim in the CBC Television sitcom '' Kim's ...

(born 1989), actor, ''Kim's Convenience'' and ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' * Władysław Lizoń (born 1954), federal politician * Erix Logan (born 1963, Enrico Del Buono), magician and illusionist * Martina Lončar (born 1997), soccer player * Naz Long (born 1993), college basketball player *

Anqi Luo Anqi Luo (born August 26, 1996) is a table tennis player competing for Canada. She won a bronze medal in the women's doubles with Zhang Mo at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the mo ...

(born 1996), table tennis *

Henry Lau Henry Lau (; ko, 헨리; born October 11, 1989), often mononymously referred to as Henry, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor based in South Korea and China. He debuted in 2008 as a member of Super Junior-M ...

(born 1989), k-pop singer, actor

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* Austin MacDonald (born 1995), actor, ''

Debra! ''Debra!'' (originally ''Decidedly Debra!'') is a Canadian live-action sitcom that focuses on 14-year-old Debra Delong, who wants to make her own company and wants to run it with a boy named Preston Lunford. The series was created by Andrew Nich ...

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Byron MacDonald Arthur Byron MacDonald (born July 23, 1950) is an American Canadian swimming coach who helms the Toronto Varsity Blues swim teams at the University of Toronto. He is a former swimmer who competed for Canada in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich ...

(born 1950), swimming coach, broadcaster, former Olympic swimmer * Dr.

Joseph B. MacInnis Joseph Beverly MacInnis D.Sc. (born 2 March 1937) is a Canadian physician, author, and diver. In 1974, MacInnis was the first scientist to dive in the near-freezing waters beneath the North Pole. In 1976 he became a member of the Order of Cana ...

(born 1937), lived in Mineola as of 1965, physician, author, poet, underwater diver and aquanaut, first scientist to dive under the North Pole * Robert MacGeorge (1808–1884), 19th century Anglican priest and author *

Brittany MacLean Brittany MacLean (born March 3, 1994) is a Canadian retired competitive swimmer who has represented her country in the Summer Olympics and other international championships. She won a bronze medal in the women's 4 x 200 m freestyle relay at ...

(born 1994), Olympic swimmer * Heather MacLean (born 1992), Olympic swimmer *

Kiana Madeira Kiana Madeira is a Canadian actress. She starred as Moe in the Netflix television series '' Trinkets''. Madeira played Deena in the 2021 Netflix horror film trilogy '' Fear Street''. Early life Madeira was born in Toronto, Ontario, and grew u ...

(born 1992) actor * Christine Magee (born 1959), OC, businessperson, notably Sleep Country Canada * Dr. Hadi-Khan Mahabadi, OC, VP of Xerox Research Centre of Canada *

Steve Mahoney Steven W. Mahoney, (born July 18, 1947) is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1987 to 1995, and a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2004. In the latter capacity, he served as ...

(born 1947), former MP and cabinet minister, former MPP *

Shaun Majumder Shaun Vincent Majumder (born January 29, 1972) is a Canadian actor and comedian. He is best known for his role on '' This Hour Has 22 Minutes,'' where he worked from 2003 until 2018. He won a Gemini Award for his work on the series in 2006. Earl ...

(born 1972), comedian, born in Newfoundland, raised in Clarkson *

Matur Maker Matur Marial Maker (born 1 January 1998) is a South Sudanese-born Australian basketball player who last played for the Canterbury Rams of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). He moved to Australia in his childhood and played for ...

(born 1998), basketball player declared for the 2018 NBA Draft *

Manny Malhotra Emmanuel Noveen Malhotra (born May 18, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who is currently an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a former assistant coach of the Vancouver C ...

(born 1980), former hockey player for the

Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...

* Ausma Malik (born 1983/1984), Toronto city councillor * A. J. Mandani (born 1987), PBA basketball player *

Alan Mannus Alan Mannus (born 19 May 1982) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Shamrock Rovers. He began his career at Linfield, and during his time there he had spells on loan at Larne and Carrick Rangers. He then ...

(born 1982), soccer goalkeeper *

Denis Margalik Denis Margalik (born June 3, 1997) is an Argentine former figure skater. He became the first skater representing Argentina to win a medal on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, obtaining bronze at JGP Bratislava in 2015. He is the first male skater ...

(born 1997), Argentine figure skater *

Margaret Marland Margaret Marland (born February 15, 1934) is a Canadian former politician in Ontario. She was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1985 to 2003, and served as a cabinet minister in the government of Mike ...

(born 1934), politician *

Robert Marland Robert Davies Marland (born 13 May 1964 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a retired rower from Canada. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. At his second appearance, he was a member of ...

(born 1964), realtor, retired Olympic rower *

Grant Marshall Grant W. Marshall (born June 9, 1973) is a Canadian former ice hockey right winger who currently works on behalf of the Devils Alumni Association. He played for the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils of the NHL. He last p ...

(born 1973), retired NHL ice hockey player *

Boman Martinez-Reid Boman Martinez-Reid, also known as Bomanizer, is a Canadian creator of TikTok comedy videos.Liz Calvario"Boman Martinez-Reid on His TikTok Success and How to Diversify Your 'For You' Page" '' Entertainment Tonight'', June 26, 2020. His videos paro ...

(known as Bomanizer), TikTok video creator * Taya Marquis (born 1989), singer, songwriter * Liam Massaubi, entrepreneur, business person and investor * Shahir Massoud, chef and television personality *

Diana Matheson Diana Beverly Matheson (born April 6, 1984) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played for the Canada national team from 2003 to 2020 and multiple professional women's teams over the course of her career. She is best known for ...

(born 1984), Olympic soccer player *

Joe Mattacchione Joseph Mattacchione (born August 15, 1975) is a Canadian former soccer player who played as a defender. Playing career College career Mattacchione began playing at the youth level with Dixie Soccer Club. He also played at the amateur level ...

(born 1975), USL A-League/NPSL soccer player * Jeff Maund (born 1876), former ice hockey goaltender *

Ermanno Mauro Ermanno Mauro, OC (born 20 January 1939, in Rovigno d'istria) is an Italian-born Canadian operatic tenor who has received the Order of Canada. He emigrated to Canada in 1958, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1963. He has sung all over the world ...

(born 1939), O.C., tenor *

Gavin Maxwell Gavin Maxwell FRSL FZS FRGS (15 July 19147 September 1969) was a British naturalist and author, best known for his non-fiction writing and his work with otters. He wrote the book ''Ring of Bright Water'' (1960) about how he brought an otter ...

(born 1970), Olympic spring canoe/kayaker *

Hazel McCallion Hazel McCallion, (; born February 14, 1921) is a Canadian businesswoman and retired politician who served as the fifth mayor of Mississauga, Ontario, from 1978 until 2014. She is the first and current chancellor of Sheridan College. McCalli ...

, C.M. (1921–2023), politician, Mayor of Mississauga * Gavin McCallum (born 1987), footballer *

Tom McCarthy Thomas McCarthy (also Tom and Tommy) may refer to: Academia *Thomas A. McCarthy (born 1940), American professor of philosophy *Thomas J. McCarthy (born 1956), American professor of polymer chemistry at the University of Massachusetts *J. Thomas Mc ...

(born 1960), NHL ice hockey player * Joel McClintock (born 1960), former water skier * Hatem McDadi (born 1960s), former professional tennis player * Natassha McDonald (born 1997), athlete * Norris McDonald (born 1942), journalist, member of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame * Wade McElwain (born 1972), television producer and comedian * F.B. McFarren (1889–unknown), miller *

Andrew McGrath Andrew McGrath (born June 2, 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Essendon Football Club with the first overall selection i ...

(born 1998), Australian rules footballer *

Blake McGrath Blake James McGrath (born November 21, 1983) is a Canadian professional dancer, pop singer, actor, model, and choreographer. He was known for being on the first season of ''So You Think You Can Dance'' in 2005, and on the MTV reality dance sh ...

(born 1983), dancer, singer, choreographer *

Seamus McGrath Seamus Patrick McGrath (born March 5, 1976, in Mississauga, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional mountain biker. Riding the sport for more than 15 years as a member of the Canadian national team, McGrath has won two medals in mountain biki ...

(born 1976), retired mountain biker *

Ruth Gowdy McKinley Ruth Gowdy McKinley (1931 – December 8, 1981) was an American-born Canadian ceramic artist noted for her skill in designing functional ceramic ware. She specialized in making teapots, cups and vases. Early life Born in Brooklyn, New York, M ...

(1931–1981), ceramic artist * Margaret McLeod OC (died 1993), founder of Cheshire Homes in Canada * Michael McLeod (born 1998), OHL ice hockey *

Ryan McLeod Ryan McLeod (born September 21, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing career McLeod was drafted by the Oilers in the second round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He ...

(born 1999), NHL ice hockey player *

Mikael McNamara Taylor Mikael McNamara (born December 4, 1987) is a Canadian association football, soccer player who plays for Oakville Blue Devils FC. Career Youth and Amateur McNamara attended Iona Catholic Secondary School in his native city, Mississauga. H ...

(born 1987), soccer player * Suzie McNeil (born 1976), singer *

Danica McPhee Danica McPhee (born December 9, 1989) is an athlete participating in women's ice sledge hockey. A member of the Canada women's national ice sledge hockey team since 2014, she competed in the first-ever IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Women's International ...

(born 1989), member of Team Canada at the IPC's first women's sledge hockey tournament *

Richie Mehta Richie Mehta is a Canadian film director and writer. His first feature film, '' Amal'', was released in 2008, and was nominated for Best Motion Picture and Best Director at the 29th Genie Awards. In 2013, Mehta released two films he wrote ...

, film director, Genie nominee *

Rachel Melhado Rachel Yvonne Melhado (born September 24, 1992) is a Canadian former professional soccer player. References External links * 1992 births Living people Soccer players from Mississauga Canadian women's soccer players Canadian expatria ...

(born 1992), former soccer player * Eddie Melo (1960–2001), boxer, gangster * Ian Mendes (born 1976), sports broadcaster * Tony Menezes (born 1974), soccer player * Scott Middleton (born 1981), Guitarist of

Cancer Bats Cancer Bats is a Canadian hardcore punk band from Toronto, Ontario. To date, they have released seven studio albums and six extended plays; with their most recent LP, ''Psychic Jailbreak'', having been released on 15 April 2022. The band is curr ...

, Record Producer, Engineer * Christin Milloy (born 1984), LGBT activist * Nathan Mitchell (born 1988), actor, ''The Boys'' *

Shay Mitchell Shannon Ashley Garcia "Shay" Mitchell (born April 10, 1987) is a Canadian actress and model. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017), which earned her nom ...

(born 1987), television actress, ''

Pretty Little Liars ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an American mystery teen drama television series based on the novel series of the same name written by Sara Shepard. Developed by I. Marlene King, the series was broadcast on Freeform between June 8, 2010, and June ...

'' * Elijah Mitrou-Long (born 1996), basketball player * Naz Mitrou-Long (born 1993), basketball player * Andrea Mitrovic (born 1999), volleyball player * Stefan Molyneux (born 1966), author, essayist, philosopher, radio host * Steve Montador (1979–2015), NHL ice hockey player *

Gil Moore Gil Moore is a Canadian musician. Born in Toronto, Moore was the drummer and co-vocalist (sharing vocal duties with guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett) of the Canadian power trio Triumph. Before Moore was in Triumph he was in a band called Sherman & ...

(born 1953), Triumph *

Mishael Morgan Marie-Charms Mishael Morgan (born July 15, 1986) known professionally as Mishael Morgan, is a Trinidadian-Canadian actress known for the roles of Hilary Curtis and Amanda Sinclair on CBS Daytime soap opera, ''The Young and the Restless'', the lat ...

(born 1986), Trinidadian born actress, ''The Young and the Restless'' * Wesley Morgan (born 1990), actor *

Teddy Morris Allan Byron (Teddy) Morris (March 1910 – September 5, 1965) was a Canadian Football Hall of Fame player and coach for the Toronto Argonauts. Morris began playing Canadian football with Toronto playground teams and moved on to the Winnipeg Nati ...

(1910–1965), Canadian Football Hall of Fame player and coach for the Toronto Argonauts *

Carmelina Moscato Carmelina Moscato (born May 2, 1984) is a Canadian soccer Manager (association football), coach and former professional Soccer player, player. She currently coaches Liga MX Femenil club Tigres UANL (women), Tigres UANL. She played as a centrebac ...

(born 1984), Olympic soccer player *

John Errington Moss John Errington Moss (born February 7, 1940) is a Canadian author. Notable for the Quin and Morgan novels that he began after teaching for many years at the University of Ottawa, he has lectured on Canadian literature in Europe, the United States, ...

(born 1940), author *

Ese Mrabure-Ajufo Ese Mrabure-Ajufo (born December 5, 1992) is a Canadian football defensive lineman who is currently a member of the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. Early caree ...

(born 1992), CFL football player *

Cauchy Muamba Cauchy Muamba (born May 8, 1987) is a Congolese-born Canadian football player who plays defensive back and is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 34th ...

(born 1987), football player, CFL *

Hénoc Muamba Hénoc Muamba (born February 23, 1989) is a Congolese-Canadian football player who plays linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected first overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2011 CFL Draf ...

(born 1989), football player, NFL, CFL, Grey Cup winner * Peter Mueller (born 1951), football player, CFL, and educator * Ryan Munce (born 1985), NHL drafted ACH ice hockey player * Will Munro (1975–2010), artist, club promoter, and restaurateur * Janet Murphy (born 1965), curler *

Jestyn Murphy Jestyn Murphy (born September 21, 1996) is a Canadian curler from Mississauga, Ontario. She currently skips a team on the World Curling Tour. Career Youth Murphy won the Ontario Bantam championship in 2013, skipping a team out of the Listowel ...

(born ), curling skip *

Chic Murray Charles Thomas McKinnon "Chic" Murray (6 November 1919 – 29 January 1985) was a Scottish comedian and actor. He appeared in various roles on British television and film, most notably in the 1967 version of ''Casino Royale'', and portrayed ...

(1914–1984), Mayor of the Town of Mississauga * M. H. Murray (born 1993), writer, director, filmmaker, web series creator * Alex Mustakas, actor and director, CEO of

Drayton Entertainment Drayton Entertainment is a not-for-profit professional theatre company based in Southwestern Ontario operating seven venues across the Ontario, province: the original Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Ontario, Drayton, Huron Country Playhous ...

* Nadine Muzerall (born 1978), ice hockey player

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* Nahnebahwequa ("Catherine Bunch"), Ojibwa spokeswoman and Christian missionary, born at Credit River flats * Alexandra Najarro (born 1993), figure skater, trained at Mississauga Figure Skating Club * Anthony Nalli (born 1966), TV executive producer, director, show runner, host, and drummer of the band Wicked Truth *

Latif Nasser Latif Abdul Nasser (born July 21, 1986) is a Canadian-American researcher, writer and presenter. He is the Director of Research and co-host at ''Radiolab'' and host of the Netflix show ''Connected''. Early life and education Nasser was born to ...

, researcher, writer, presenter *

Farah Nasser Farah Nasser is a Canadian journalist. In May 2015, she was named by Shaw Media as the co-anchor of Global Toronto's 5:30pm and 6pm newscast, alongside Alan Carter. Previous to this role, she was a reporter and anchor with CablePulse24 in Toronto i ...

, newscaster *

Bo Naylor Noah Garret "Bo" Naylor (born February 21, 2000) is a Canadian professional baseball catcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). Amateur career Naylor attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga, O ...

(born 2000), baseball catcher *

Josh Naylor Joshua-Douglas James Naylor (born June 22, 1997) is a Canadian professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the San Diego Padres. Naylor was the 12th overa ...

(born 1997), baseball player *

Boyd Neel Louis Boyd Neel O.C. (19 July 190530 September 1981) was an English, and later Canadian conductor and academic. He was Dean of the Royal Conservatory of Music at the University of Toronto. Neel founded and conducted chamber orchestras, and cont ...

, conductor *

Neenyo Sean Seaton, known professionally as Neenyo, is a Canadian record producer and songwriter. He is best known for his works with Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR as well as various artists including Future, Mr. Probz, blackbear, Jadakiss and Lloyd Banks. N ...

(born Sean Seaton), record producer and songwriter * Walt Neubrand, one of three Keepers of the Cup for the NHL * Kevin Newman, broadcaster, journalist * Andrew Nicholson (born 1989), NBA basketball player *

Bert Niosi Bert Niosi (February 10, 1909 – August 3, 1987) was a Canadian bandleader, known as "Canada's King of Swing". Early life Niosi was born on February 10, 1909, in London, Ontario. "As a teenager he briefly played clarinet with Guy Lombardo in Cle ...

(1909–1987), bandleader * Devohn Noronha-Teixeira, field hockey player * Elyse Null (born 1989, Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs), world-level gymnast

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* Matthew O'Connor (born 1984) soccer player * Peanuts O'Flaherty (1918–2008), NHL ice hockey player (1940–1956) * Bev Oda, former MP, cabinet minister * Senator Victor Oh *

Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (russian: О́льга Алекса́ндровна; – 24 November 1960) was the youngest child of Emperor Alexander III of Russia and younger sister of Emperor Nicholas II. Olga was raised at the ...

(1882–1960), exiled child of Emperor

Alexander III of Russia Alexander III ( rus, Алекса́ндр III Алекса́ндрович, r=Aleksandr III Aleksandrovich; 10 March 18451 November 1894) was Emperor of Russia, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland from 13 March 1881 until his death in 18 ...

* Nick Ongenda (born 2000), NBA G League basketball player *

Tara Oram Tara Oram (born April 28, 1984) is a Canadian country music recording artist and TV personality. She was a top six finalist on the fifth season of '' Canadian Idol'' in 2007. In 2009, Oram received the "Rising Star" Canadian Country Music Awa ...

(born 1984), country music singer, lived in Malton *

Johnny Orlando John Vincent Orlando (born January 24, 2003) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, vlogger, and actor. Orlando first received attention on social media by posting covers of pop songs by artists such as Austin Mahone, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Justin Bie ...

(born 2003), singer, songwriter, actor, Juno Award nominee, MTV EMA awardee for best Canadian Act * Philip Orsino, O.C., B.A., F.C.A., President and CEO of Masonite International Corporation, volunteer and fundraiser * Kary Osmond (born 1979), celebrity chef, formerly of CBC's '' Best Recipes Ever''

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Lata Pada Lata Pada, (ಲತಾ ಪಾದ) CM (born 7 November 1947) is an Indian-born Canadian choreographer and Bharatanatyam dancer. Pada is the founder and artistic director of Sampradaya Dance Creations, a dance company that performs South Asian dan ...

, C.M., M.A., South Asian dancer, instructor, choreographer * John Pallett (1921–1985), politician *

Owen Pallett Michael James Owen Pallett (born September 7, 1979) is a Canadian composer, violinist, keyboardist, and vocalist. Under their erstwhile moniker of Final Fantasy, Pallett won the 2006 Polaris Music Prize for the album '' He Poos Clouds''. Palle ...

(born 1979), composer, violinist, keyboardist, and vocalist, also known as "Final Fantasy" * Cyril Everard Palmer (1930–2013), Jamaican writer * Dominic Panganiban (born 1990), YouTuber and animator *

Alex Pangman Alex Pangman (born September 4, 1976) is a Canadian jazz singer and is a specialist in songs from the Great American Songbook. In 2011 she signed with Justin Time Records for whom she recorded the album ''33''."Alex Pangman." Justin Time Records. ...

(born 1976), jazz singer * Carolyn Parrish (born 1946), city councillor, former MP *

Aqsa Parvez Aqsa "Axa" Parvez ( ur, ; April 22, 1991 – December 10, 2007) was the victim of a murder in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. During the murder trial, Superior Court Justice Bruce Durno acknowledged the slaying as an honour killing, stating, tha ...

(1991–2007), murdered by strangulation in "honour killing" *

PartyNextDoor Jahron Anthony Brathwaite (born July 3, 1993), known professionally as PartyNextDoor (stylized as PARTYNEXTDOOR), is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. PartyNextDoor was the first artist signed to Drake's OVO Sound record labe ...

(born 1993), Jahron Anthony Brathwaite, R&B Artist with OVO Sound *

Alan Paterson Alan Sinclair Paterson (11 June 1928 – 8 May 1999) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the high jump. He was one of Europe's best high jumpers during the immediate post-World War II period. He was the champion at the Eur ...

(1928–1999), British high jumper *

Claude Patrick Claude Patrick (born June 14, 1980) is a Canadians, Canadian retired mixed martial artist. Patrick most recently competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), fighting in their welterweight (MMA), Welterweight division. Early life Claude ...

(born 1980), mixed martial arts fighter *

Nick Paul Nicholas Paul (born March 20, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). A left winger, he was selected by the Dallas Stars in the fourth round, 101st overall, of the 2 ...

(born 1995), NHL ice hockey player * Larry Patey (born 1953), hockey player, NHL, raised in Port Credit * Jerzy Patoła (1946–2016), Polish footballer *

Joevannie Peart Joevannie Peart (born May 14, 1984) is a Canadian former soccer player who played in the Canadian Professional Soccer League, Nemzeti Bajnokság I, V.League 1, and Nemzeti Bajnokság II. Playing career Peart played at the college level in ...

(born 1984), former soccer player * Erica Peck, stage actress; attended Cawthra's arts program and University of Toronto Mississauga *

Jordyn Pedersen Jordyn Pedersen (born 26 November 1997) is a retired Canadian artistic gymnast. Biography She was born on 26 November 1997 in Mississauga, Ontario, to Randy and Melody Pedersen. In 2008 she joined the University of Georgia. In 2014 she participat ...

(born 1997), retired artistic gymnast *

Bert Peer Herbert John Peer (November 12, 1910 – July 19, 1992) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the Detroit Red Wings during the 1939–40 season, on March 15, 1940 against the Chicag ...

(1910–1992), NHL player * Tina Pereira (born 1982 or 1983), ballet dancer * Christopher Pellini (born 1984), canoe/kayak sprint * Tina Pereira (born 1982 or 1983), ballet dancer * Jackie Perez, video journalist, former Toronto Argonauts cheer captain *

Oscar Peterson Oscar Emmanuel Peterson (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was a Canadian virtuoso jazz pianist and composer. Considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Peterson released more than 200 recordings, won seven Grammy Awards ...

CC CQ OOnt (1925–2007), jazz pianist * Tim Peterson (born 1947), former politician * Roméo Phillion (1939–2015), served 32 years on a wrongful conviction *

Phil X Theofilos Xenidis (born March 10, 1966), better known as Phil X, is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. Since 2013, he has played lead guitar with Bon Jovi and officially replaced former lead guitarist Richie Sambora in 2016. Career Early ...

(born 1966), musician and songwriter * George C. Pidgeon (1872–1971), Presbyterian and United Church minister * Steve Pinizzotto (born 1984), ice hockey player *

Igor Pisanjuk Igor Pisanjuk ( uk, Ігор Писанюк; sr-Cyrl, Игор Писањук; born 24 October 1989) is a footballer who played in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, Nemzeti Bajnokság II, and the Canadian Soccer League. Pisanjuk was born in Serbia and ...

(born 1989), soccer player *

Ed Podivinsky Edward "Ed" Charles Podivinsky (born March 8, 1970) is a Canadian alpine skier who competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics, in the 1998 Winter Olympics, and in the 2002 Winter Olympics. He was member of the 1992 Canadian Olympic (Albertville) team ...

(born 1970), alpine skiing * Dalton Pompey (born 1992), baseball, outfielder * Kyle Porter (born 1990), USL soccer player *

Owen Power Owen Power (born November 22, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey for the University of Michigan. Power was drafted first overall by the ...

(born 2002), NHL ice hockey player *

E. J. Pratt Edwin John Dove Pratt (February 4, 1882 – April 26, 1964), who published as E. J. Pratt, was "the leading Canadian poet of his time."

(1882–1964), poet, served in Streetsville as an Assistant Minister * Carlo Guillermo Proto (born 1979), Chilean-Canadian director

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Maria Qamar Maria Qamar (born 1991) is an artist and author of the book ''Trust No Aunty.'' Qamar was born in Karachi, Pakistan to a father from Bangladesh and a mother from Gujarat, India. Both parents are chemists. She was exposed to both Bengali culture a ...

, artist and author

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Tomasz Radzinski Tomasz Radzinski (born 14 December 1973) is a former professional soccer player who played as a striker and winger. He featured for clubs including North York Rockets in Canada, Germinal Ekeren, Anderlecht (where he won the national champions ...

(born 1973), retired soccer player * Deborah Raji, computer scientist * John Ramage (born 1991), ice hockey player *

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Maitreyi Ramakrishnan ( ; born 28 December 2001) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her leading role as Devi Vishwakumar in the Netflix teen comedy series ''Never Have I Ever'' (2020–present) and as Priya Mangal in the Pixar film ''Turni ...

(born 2001), actress *

Jayson Rampersad Jayson Rampersad (born July 31, 2003) is a Canadian Artistic gymnastics, artistic gymnast. He was a member of the silver medal-winning teams at the Gymnastics at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, 2022 Commonwealth Games and the Gymnastics at the 20 ...

(b. 2003), artistic gymnast *

Sohail Rana Sohail Rana (born 31 March 1938) is a Pakistani music composer for films and television. He was introduced by actor Waheed Murad in Pakistan film industry and gained popularity when singer Ahmed Rushdi sang his compositions in such films as ...

(born 1938), composer for Pakistani films, runs a music school * Kaleed Rasheed, MPP for Mississauga East-Cooksville * Gino Reda (born 1960), television host * Lesley Reddon (born 1970), former member of the Canadian women's ice hockey team *

Carolyn Relf Carolyn Relf is a Canadian geologist. She has served as director of the Yukon Geological Survey (since January 2008), project geologist with the Government of the Northwest Territories, chief geologist with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada ...

, geologist *

Margaret Renwick Margaret Renwick, (February 1, 1923 – January 20, 2012) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. She was a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1967 to 1971 who represented the riding of Scarborough Centre. Backgro ...

(1923–2012), MPP Scarborough Centre * Mike Reynolds (1963-1991), MISL soccer player * Tyrell Richards (born 1998), CFL football linebacker * Fran Rider, C.M., co-founder of the Ontario Women's Hockey Association * John River (born 1994, as Matthew John Derrick-Huie), rapper * Rebecca Rivera (born 1995), volleyball player *

John Roberts John Glover Roberts Jr. (born January 27, 1955) is an American lawyer and jurist who has served as the 17th chief justice of the United States since 2005. Roberts has authored the majority opinion in several landmark cases, including '' Nat ...

(born 1965), TV journalist, formerly known as J. D. Roberts *

John Beverley Robinson John Beverley Robinson (February 21, 1821 – June 19, 1896) was a Canadian politician, lawyer and businessman. He was mayor of Toronto and a provincial and federal member of parliament. He was the fifth Lieutenant Governor of Ontario between ...

(1821–1896), mayor of Toronto, MP, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario * Laura Robinson, sports journalist * Mazo de la Roche (1879–1961), author * Landan Rooney (b. 2002), curler, Canadian Junior Champion skip * Chaim Roserie (born 1998), soccer player * Chris Rudge (born 1945), Toronto Argonauts executive, formerly with Canadian Olympic Committee, CFL *

Adamo Ruggiero Adamo Angelo Ruggiero (born June 9, 1986) is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Marco Del Rossi in '' Degrassi: The Next Generation''. Career Ruggiero has been acting since the age of seven or eight. He has starred in many plays includ ...

(born 1986), actor * Lorne Ryder (born 1970), singer-songwriter and instrumentalist

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Sheref Sabawy Sheref Sabawy is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election. He represents the riding of Mississauga—Erin Mills as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. ...

, MPP for Mississauga-Erin Mills * Caryma Sa'd, lawyer, activist, cartoonist * Rob Sampson, businessperson, former MPP, Minister of Correctional Services * Sigmund Samuel (1868–1962), steel industry * Harland David "Colonel" Sanders (1890–1980), founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken *

Scott Sandison Scott Sandison (born February 14, 1979 in Toronto, Ontario) is a field hockey midfielder from Canada. He was a member of the Canadian team that finished tenth at the 2008 Summer Olympics. International senior competitions * 2002 — Commonwe ...

, field hockey * Armand Sanguigni (1951-1984), outlaw biker, gangster, and hitman for the Cotroni family * Ashlee Savona (born 1992), Canadian-born Guyanese women's international footballer * Jessica Savona (born 1994), artistic gymnast *

Robert J. Sawyer Robert James Sawyer (born April 29, 1960) is a Canadian science fiction writer. He has had 24 novels published and his short fiction has appeared in ''Analog Science Fiction and Fact'', ''Amazing Stories'', '' On Spec'', ''Nature'', and numerou ...

, science fiction author * Erica Scarff (born 1996), paracanoeist * Kian Schaffer-Baker (born 1998), CFL wide receiver *

Kyle Schmid Kyle Schmid (born August 3, 1984) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Alex Caulder in History's '' Six'', Henry Durham in Syfy's '' Being Human'', Robert Morehouse in BBC America's ''Copper'' and Aaron Abbot in '' The Covenant'' (2006 ...

(born 1984), actor *

Charlotte Schreiber Charlotte Mount Brock Schreiber (21 May 1834 – 3 July 1922) was an English-Canadian painter and illustrator, among the first of Canada's notable female painters.

(1834–1922), artist *

Aaron Seltzer Jason Friedberg (born October 13, 1971) and Aaron Seltzer (born January 12, 1974) are American and Canadian filmmakers. They have primarily worked on parody films, which they began writing and directing during the mid-2000s. Friedberg and Seltze ...

(born 1974), director and screenwriter team with Jason Friedberg, specializing in commercial successful parody films *

Alex Semenets Oleksander "Alex" Semenets (March 10, 1990 – late August 2020) was a Canadian professional soccer player who played as a midfielder. Early life Semenets moved from his native Ukraine to Canada in 1998, settling in Mississauga, Ontario. He att ...

(1990–2020), soccer player *

Derick Sequeira Derick Omar Sequeira Lara (born 20 January 1996) is a Canadian-born Nicaraguan footballer who plays as a midfielder. Career Sequeira played with TFC Academy II in 2012 in the Second Division of the Canadian Soccer League The Canadian S ...

(born 1996), soccer player * Wali Shah, musician and speaker *

Leanne Shapton Leanne Shapton (born June 25, 1973) in Mississauga, Ontario is a Canadian artist and graphic novelist A cartoonist is a visual artist who specializes in both drawing and writing cartoons (individual images) or comics (sequential images). Cartoon ...

(born 1973), artist and graphic novelist * Janet Sheather (1912–?), Olympic swimmer * Tara Shelley, actress *

Harold Shipp Harold Gordon Shipp (January 21, 1926 – September 7, 2014) was a Canadian businessman, philanthropist and the chairman of Shipp Corporation Limited. Early life Shipp was born on January 21, 1926, in East York, Ontario to Gordon S. Shipp an ...

(1926–2014), developer, philanthropist *

Samantha Shirley Samantha Shirley (born May 2, 1983) is a former women's ice hockey player and member of the Canada women's national inline hockey team, appearing at eight FIRS Inline Hockey World Championships. Playing career Ice hockey Shirley joined the Mercy ...

(born 1983), former ice hockey player, former Canadian women's national inline hockey player *

Alexander MacDonald Shook Major Alexander MacDonald Shook was a Canadian World War I flying ace. During his stint with the Royal Naval Air Service, he was credited with 12 official aerial victories. Early life Shook was born in Ontario, Canada on 2 December 1888; the ex ...

(1888–1966), Canadian World War I flying ace *

Shroud Shroud usually refers to an item, such as a cloth, that covers or protects some other object. The term is most often used in reference to '' burial sheets'', mound shroud, grave clothes, winding-cloths or winding-sheets, such as the famous S ...

(born 1994, Michael Grzesiek), former professional eSports player * Matt Silva (born 1991), soccer player *

Lucas Silveira Lucas Silveira is a Canadian vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. He has composed and performed folk music and rock music, and formed and played in the band The Cliks. Silveira is credited as the first openly transgende ...

, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, first openly transgender man signed to a major record label * Bardia Sinaee, poet *

Meaghan Sittler Meaghan Sittler (born March 12, 1976) is a Canadian-born American former ice hockey player for the Colby College White Mules women's ice hockey program and the Brampton Thunder of the NWHL. She is Colby's all-time leading scorer with 199 goals an ...

(born 1976), NWHL ice hockey player * Donna Smellie (born 1964), 1984 Olympic heptalthlete *

Blair Smith Blair Smith (born September 25, 1990) is a Canadian football linebacker who is a free agent. He attended Angelo State University where he played college football for the Angelo State Rams. He played for the Edmonton Eskimos from 2015 to 2020. E ...

(born 1990), football linebacker * Bob Smith, comic book artist * Eric Smith, Taekwondo, canoe/kayak – sprint *

Jelani Smith Jelani Akil Smith (born January 1, 1991) is former footballer who serves as team manager of Forge FC. Born in Canada, he represented Guyana at international level. Club career Smith began playing football at the youth level with the Ontario U- ...

(born 1991), soccer player * Lorne Smith (1928–2002), AHL and Elite Ice Hockey League hockey player and coach *

Morag Smith Steven Smith Jr., (born December 24, 1945) is a Canadian actor, writer and comedian. He is best known as the co-creator and star of the sketch comedy show ''The Red Green Show'' (1991–2006), for which he portrayed the title character. Early l ...

, television comedian * Robert Smith (1819–1900), politician and farmer *

Steve Smith Stephen, Steve, Stevie, or Steven Smith may refer to: Academics * Steve Smith (political scientist) (born 1952), British international relations theorist and senior university manager * Stephen Smith (journalist) (born 1956), American journalist, ...

, television comedian and producer, Red Green on ''

The Red Green Show ''The Red Green Show'' is a Canadian television comedy that aired on various channels in Canada, with its ultimate home at CBC Television, and on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States (airing on more than 100 PBS affiliates a ...

'' *

John Smits John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second ...

(born 1988), soccer player, North American Soccer League *

Aaron Solowoniuk Aaron Solowoniuk ( ) is the drummer for the Canadian band Billy Talent. Background Solowoniuk was born and raised in Streetsville, a neighbourhood of Mississauga, Ontario, and began drumming at a young age, his first set being a gift from ...

(born 1974), drummer for Billy Talent *

Alexander Sowinski Alexander William Sowinski (born October 11, 1991) is a Canadian musician, producer, and drummer for instrumental group BADBADNOTGOOD. With the band, he has released five studio albums and is noted for his jazz drumming musicianship. Life and c ...

(born 1991), drummer, music producer *

Charles Sousa Anthony Charles Sousa (born September 27, 1958) is a Canadian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament from Mississauga-Lakeshore since December 12, 2022. He previously served as the Minister of Finance for Ontario from 2013 to ...

(born 1958), provincial politician, cabinet minister * Kris Sparre (born 1987), DEL2 ice hockey player * Robert Speck (1915–1972), politician *

Robert James Speers Robert James Speers (September 3, 1882 – July 19, 1955) was a Canadian businessman and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame inductee who made a major contribution to the growth of Thoroughbred horse racing in Western Canada. Born in Elmbank, Ontario ...

(1882–1955), businessman, Canadian Sports Hall of Fame inductee *

Sven Spengemann Sven Michael Spengemann (born October 3, 1966) is a German-Canadian lawyer, bureaucrat and politician, who was elected to represent the electoral district of Mississauga—Lakeshore in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal electi ...

(born 1966), MP *

Jason Spezza Jason Rocco Anthony Spezza (born June 13, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Spezza played 19 career seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 2002 to 2022, and is currently a part of the Toronto Maple Leafs' fr ...

, hockey player for the

* Ryan Sproul (born 1993), hockey player, drafted by Detroit Red Wings *

Laura Stacey Laura Rachel Stacey (born May 5, 1994) is a Canadian ice hockey player, currently affiliated with the Montreal chapter of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) and a member of the Canadian women's national ice hockey team. ...

(born 1994), CWHL ice hockey player *

Matt Stajan Matthew Stajan ( ; born December 19, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He was a second round selection, 57th overall, of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Stajan made his NHL debut in 2004 and was a memb ...

, hockey player for the

Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...

* Marina Stakusic (born 2004), tennis player * Jim Stanfield (1947–2009), ice hockey player *

Joshua Stanford Joshua Stanford (born July 25, 1994) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders with the 62nd overall selection in the 2016 CFL Draft and played in 21 games over three seasons for ...

(born 1994), CFL football player *

Nik Stauskas Nikolas Tomas Stauskas (born October 7, 1993) is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A shooting guard, Stauskas played two seasons of college basketball f ...

, chosen 8th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft *

Tamara Steeves Tamara Steeves (born September 23, 1989) is a Canadian 1.5 point wheelchair basketball player from Etobicoke, Ontario who won a gold medal in the 2009 Artland Open which was hosted in Quakenbruck, Germany and in 2011 bronze medal at Osaka Cu ...

, Paralympic wheelchair basketball player *

Amanda Stepto Amanda Felicitas Stepto (born 31 July 1970) is a Canadian former actress who gained nationwide fame for her role as teen mother Christine "Spike" Nelson in the ''Degrassi'' franchise. Having no previous acting experience, Stepto rose to natio ...

(born 1970), actress (''

Degrassi Junior High ''Degrassi Junior High'' is a Canadian television series and the second series in the ''Degrassi'' franchise created by Kit Hood and Linda Schuyler. A successor but not a direct spin-off of ''The Kids of Degrassi Street'', it debuted on CBC ...

'', ''

Degrassi High ''Degrassi High'' is a Canadian teen drama television series and the third series in the ''Degrassi'' franchise created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood. A direct continuation of '' Degrassi Junior High'', it debuted on CBC in Canada on November ...

'', '' Degrassi: The Next Generation''). * Roberto Stillo (born 1991), soccer player *

Dylan Strome Dylan William Strome (born March 7, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Ahead of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Strome was considered a top prospect, and was selected third ov ...

(born 1997), hockey player for the

Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, a ...

Ryan Strome Ryan Edward Gaston Strome (born July 11, 1993) is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected fifth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders and began playing with ...

, hockey player for the Anaheim Ducks *

Amanda Strong Amanda Strong is a Michif Indigenous filmmaker, media artist and stop-motion director based out of the unceded Coast Salish territory in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has exhibited work and her films have been screened at festivals worldwide, ...

, media artist and filmmaker * Dean Strong (born 1985), Italian Elite.A ice hockey player * George Stroumboulopoulos (born 1972) television personality, Hockey Night in Canada * Cameron Sylvester (born 1986), Olympic rower * Krisztina Szabo, mezzo-soprano

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Harinder Takhar Harinder Jeet Singh Takhar (born ) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Ontario Liberal Party, Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2003 to 2018 who represented the ridings of Mississauga Centre (provincial e ...

, provincial politician *

Nina Tangri Nina Tangri is a Canadian politician who was the Ontario Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction from June 2021 until June 2022. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election. She rep ...

, MPP for Mississauga-Streetsville *

Tony Tanti Anthony Tanti (born September 7, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was a left winger and played the majority of his career in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Vancouver Canucks. Originally selected 12th overall ...

, NHL player *

John Tavares John Tavares (born September 20, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft ...

, hockey player for the

, NLL lacrosse player *

Matthew Tavares Matthew Adam Tavares (born September 15, 1990), also known as Matty, is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and music producer. He is best known as a founder of the instrumental group BADBADNOTGOOD, with whom he released five studio albums and prod ...

(born 1990), musician, songwriter, music producer * Raheem Taylor-Parkes (born 1998), soccer player *

Kat Teasdale Kathryn Pennington Teasdale (December 25, 1964 – June 2, 2016) was a Canadian auto racing driver and businesswoman. She began racing Formula Fords in Canada in 1988, and later switched to stock car racing. She was the CASCAR rookie of the yea ...

(1964–2016), racecar driver * Jay Telfer (1947–2009), singer, songwriter, guitarist *

Ty Templeton Tyrone Templeton is a Canadian comic book artist and writer who has drawn a number of mainstream titles, TV-associated titles, and his own series. Career Templeton first received attention for ''Stig's Inferno'' ( Vortex Comics), now a cult fav ...

, comic book artist * Louis Temporale (1909–1994), O Ont, stone sculptor * Aria Tesolin, opera singer *

Ian Tetley Ian J. Tetley (born August 14, 1962) is a Canadian curler from Oakville, Ontario. He is a three-time Brier and World Champion. Career Tetley is originally from Thunder Bay, in Northern Ontario, which gets a separate team at the Brier. In 1985, h ...

(born 1962), curler * Elias Theodorou (born 1988),

UFC The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...

Fighter *

Diane Therrien Diane Therrien (born 1985 or 1986) is a Canadian politician who served as the 62nd mayor of Peterborough from 2018 to 2022. She was elected in the 2018 Ontario municipal elections. Prior to her mayoral election, she was a city councillor for War ...

, Mayor of Peterborough *

Gurminder Thind Gurminder Thind (born January 29, 1984) is a former Canadian football guard for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Alouettes in the fourth round of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played college football for t ...

(born 1984), football player * Curtis Thom (born 1986), wheelchair racer and coach, Paralympian *

Delisha Thomas Delisha Thomas is a Trinidadian singer-songwriter, best known for her work with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. She has written for Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, and Justin Bieber, among others. Thomas is a member of the Canadian Academy of Vo ...

, singer-songwriter *

Fletcher Stewart Thomas Fletcher Stewart Pickering "Tommy" Thomas (June 7, 1897 November 9, 1957) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1945 to 1957 who represented the central Ontario ...

(1897–1957), Member of Provincial Parliament for Elgin *

Denyse Thomasos Denyse Thomasos (October 10, 1964 – July 19, 2012) was a Trinidadian-Canadian painter known for her abstract-style wall murals that conveyed themes of slavery, confinement and the story of African and Asian Diaspora. "''Hybrid Nations''" (2005) ...

(1964–2012), Trinidadian-Canadian abstract artist * William Thompson (1786–1860), farmer, Militia member in the War of 1812 and Upper Canada Rebellion, politician *

Matt Tierney Matthew or Matt Tierney may refer to: * Matthew Tierney (poet), Canadian poet * Sir Matthew John Tierney, Irish surgeon * Matthew Tierney (Gaelic footballer) * Matt Tierney (rugby union), Canadian rugby union player * Matt Tierney (sound desi ...

(born 1996), rugby union player * Rick Titus (born 1969), retired footballer *

Kate Todd Kate Todd (born December 12, 1987) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her roles as Lily Randall in ''Radio Free Roscoe'' and Sally in ''Life with Derek''. She is also known for her continuing role as Erica in the ...

, actress (''Radio Free Roscoe''), singer * Philip Tomasino (born 2001), ice hockey forward * Brandon Toste (born 2002), figure skater * Dave Toycen, O Ont, World Vision Canada *

Lauren Toyota Lauren Toyota is a Canadian content producer and author. She originally gained prominence as a television personality. She is currently the host of the Hot for Food blog and YouTube channel. Toyota was born in Mississauga, Ontario. She earned ...

, television personality * T. J. Trevelyan, DEL ice hockey player * Michael Trotta (1974-2006), Bandidos motorcycle member killed in the Shedden massacre, 2006 *

Masami Tsuruoka , was a Japanese Canadian karate instructor and practitioner recognized as "The Father of Canadian Karate" by Black Belt Magazine. Although mainly responsible for establishing the Chito-ryu style in Canada, Tsuruoka is also known as founder of ...

(1929–2014), O. Ont., karate instructor, known as "The Father of Canadian Karate" * Barbara Turnbull, journalist and activist for people with disabilities

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* Stella Umeh (born 1975), artistic gymnast, 1992 Olympics *

Jim Unger Jim Unger (21 January 1937 – 26 May 2012) was a British-born Canadian cartoonist, best known for his syndicated comic strip ''Herman'' which ran for 18 years in 600 newspapers in 25 countries. Early life Unger was born in London, England, to L ...

, cartoonist, ''

Herman Herman may refer to: People * Herman (name), list of people with this name * Saint Herman (disambiguation) * Peter Noone (born 1947), known by the mononym Herman Places in the United States * Herman, Arkansas * Herman, Michigan * Herman, Min ...

'' * Brent Urban (born 1991), NFL football player

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Rechie Valdez Rechie Valdez (born ) is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality, and politician. She was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 federal election representing Mississauga—Streetsville as a member of the Liberal Party of ...

(born ), Member of Parliament * Jamie Vanderbeken (born 1987), NBL basketball player *

Diana Van der Vlis Diana Van der Vlis (June 9, 1935 - October 22, 2001) was a Canadian-American stage, screen and television actress best known for her characters Nell Beaulac, Dr. Nell Beaulac (1975–76) on the ABC soap opera ''Ryan's Hope'' and Kate Hathaway P ...

(1935–2001), actress * Debbie Van Kiekebelt (born 1954), sports broadcaster, athlete *

David Velastegui David Velastegui (born April 1, 1991) is a Canadian professional soccer player. Club career Velastegui signed with Brampton United in the Canadian Soccer League (CSL), he was a regular starter playing in all 23 match fixtures and being recognize ...

(born 1991), soccer player *

Paul Vermeersch Paul Joseph Vermeerschis a Canadian poet. His first collection, ''Burn'' (2000), was a finalist for the Gerald Lampert Award. His subsequent collections, ''The Fat Kid'' (2002), ''Between the Walls'' (2005), ''The Reinvention of the Human Hand'' ...

, poet *

Harry Vetro Harry Vetro (born August 28, 1995) is a Canadian drummer and composer. He has recording credits with such Canadian jazz players as Mike Murley, Steve Wallace and Lina Allemano. In January 2020, Harry was the runner-up for the CJSF 90.1 FM 9th Ju ...

(born 1995), drummer * Sara Villani (born 1996), bobsledder * Rebecca Vint (born 1992), ice hockey player *

David Visentin David Visentin (born June 28, 1965) is a Canadian actor, realtor and commentator. He is best known for his role as a co-host of W Network's and HGTV's ''Love It or List It'', with co-host Hilary Farr. Married to Krista Visentin since 2006. C ...

, realtor, television personality *

Owen von Richter Owen Von Richter (born April 7, 1975) is a Canadian former competitive swimmer who swam in the mixed-stroke medley events in international championships. Von Richter represented Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, where he ...

(born 1975), swimming, men's 400 individual medley

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Eric Walters Eric Robert Walters, (born March 3, 1957) is a Canadian author of young adult fiction and picture books. As of 2020, Eric Walters has written over 100 books. Background Walters was an elementary school teacher at Vista Heights Public School in ...

, C.M. (born 1957), author * Nile Walwyn (born 1994), soccer player * Gary Waterman, head coach for St. Francis Xavier University's football team *

Rob Wells Rob Wells (born 1971/1972) is a Canadian producer/songwriter, and is one half of music production team "The Fourth Floor" with award winning singer/songwriter/recording artist Shobha. Artists that Wells has worked with includes Ariana Grand ...

, producer, songwriter *

Emery Welshman Emery Welshman (born 9 November 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Sigma FC of League1 Ontario. Born in Canada, Welshman represents the Guyana national team. Club career Early career Welshman attended Siena College o ...

(born 1991), MLS soccer player for

Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake, often shortened to RSL, is an American professional soccer franchise based in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The club competes as a member club of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the Western Conference. RSL began play in 2 ...

Daria Werbowy Daria Werbowy (born 19 November 1983) is a Canadian retired fashion model born in Poland. She became a spokesmodel for the French beauty brand Lancôme in 2005. According to '' Forbes'', Werbowy has appeared on over 50 international ''Vogue'' ...

(born 1983), supermodel * Fred J. White (1886–1967), Alberta MLA, labour activist * Solomon White (1836–1911), ran a winery, provincial politician * Akeem Whonder (b. 1989), former Canadian football linebacker *

Natalie Wideman Natalie Wideman (born January 11, 1992) is a Canadian softball player. Career Wideman competed at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, winning the gold medal, and again at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima Lima ( ; ), originally founde ...

(born 1992), softball player, Olympian *

Aileen Williams Aileen Theodora Williams (1924-2015) was a Black Canadian activist and founding member of the Canadian Women's Negro Association (CANEWA). Early life The daughter of Frances Louise Gollinger and William Bertram Gollinger, Williams was born Ailee ...

(1924–2015), Black-Canadian activist * Klaus Wilmsmeyer (born 1967), former

National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the ...

player for the

San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National ...

New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. Since 1975, the te ...

and

Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member team of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team p ...

Mike Wilner Michael Samuel Wilner (born March 14, 1970) is a former Canadian baseball broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays. From 2014 through 2020, he called play-by-play for the Blue Jays' radio broadcasts, and authored a blog on Sportsnet.ca/590. He formerl ...

(born 1970), radio broadcaster *

John Tuzo Wilson John Tuzo Wilson (October 24, 1908 – April 15, 1993) was a Canadian geophysicist and geologist who achieved worldwide acclaim for his contributions to the theory of plate tectonics. ''Plate tectonics'' is the scientific theory that the rigi ...

(1908–1993), geophysicist *

Greg Wojt Greg Wojt (born November 22, 1985 in Warsaw, Poland and raised in Mississauga, Ontario) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Eskimos in the sec ...

(born 1985), football player * Teneca Wolfe-Bell (born 1987), female Black jockey, perhaps the first to win a race in North America * Mike Wolfs (born 1970), Olympic sailor *

Ted Woloshyn Ted Woloshyn (born December 1953) is a Toronto broadcaster. He hosted ''The Ted Woloshyn Show'', mornings from 5:30 to 8:30 on CFRB-AM in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 3 November 1996 until 15 December 2006. He hosted ''Saturdays with Ted'' from ...

(born 1953), columnist, former talk radio host *

Erin Woodley Erin Woodley (born June 6, 1972) was a Canadian competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic medalist. Career Woodley began synchronized swimming at age nine. She found her greatest success with partner Lisa Alexander, they won gold in duet a ...

(born 1972), Olympic synchronized swimmer * Anthony Whyte (born 1996), League1 Ontario and Guyanese national football player * Daniel Whyte (born 1994), League1 Ontario and Guyanese national football player

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(born 1966, Philip Xenidis), Bon Jovi guitarist and songwriter

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* Sura Yekka (born 1997), soccer, Canadian national team * Michael Young (born 1994), bobsledder

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* Marcel Zajac (born 1998), soccer player * Mark Zubek, record producer, jazz musician

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