The Greatest Canadian

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The paper discusses three key criteria in determining who is the Greatest Canadian; humanitarian dedication, motivational skills and leadership qualities. The paper describes Stephen Lewis' fight against the humanitarian issues of poverty, starvation and HIV/AIDS in Africa. The paper asserts that Stephen Lewis' leadership, humanitarian aid and passion have exemplified what it means to be the Greatest Canadian.

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"Since the confederation of Canada in 1867, there have been many important individuals that have played roles in shaping the identity of our nation. During the middle of the 20th century, this trend is clearly illustrated by the international achievements of Stephen Lewis, who has headed the attack on several major social crises. Lewis, a tenacious and tactical public speaker has taken the lead on international aid among Canadians, inspiring the world to do more to prevent catastrophes such as poverty and the HIV/AIDS pandemic. His leadership heading the Stephen Lewis Foundation, his humanitarian dedication in the United Nations, and his charismatic demeanor has sparked public awareness on global atrocities and has landed him as one of the Greatest Canadians."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Gary Cross and Rick Szostak, Technology and American Society: A History (New Jersey: Pearson, 2005) pp.123
• Tana Dineen. "The Solitary, tortured nobility of Romeo Dallaire." (2000)http://tanadineen.com/COLUMNIST/Columns/Dallaire.htm)
• Charlie Gillis, "Lewis Unleashed," (2005) http://0-web.ebscohost.com.catalogue.library.brocku.ca
• The Stephen Lewis Foundation. "About Us, Our Mandate." http://stephenlewisfoundation.org/about.htm
• Stephen Lewis, World Issues - Local Impact, Audio File: University of British Columbia (2006)

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