Top 20 Politician celebrities in Canada
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Politician celebrities [Updated May 24, 2022].
Rob Ford was born
on May 28, 1969
in Toronto, Canada.
Although he attended Carleton University and York University, no information confirms that he graduated.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Ted Cruz was born
on December 22, 1970
in Calgary, Canada.
He was a major force behind the U.S. government shutdown in 2013 and filibustered a resolution designed to fund the government with a twenty-one hour and nineteen minute speech because he disagreed with Obamacare.
Net Worth 2020: $4 Million
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Salary 2020: $174 Thousand
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Salary: As a junior United States senator, Ted Cruz earns a salary of $174,000 per year. As it turns out, this means that Ted Cruz is not actually the primary breadwinner in his family. Cruz's wife, Heidi Cruz, is a managing director at Goldman Sachs. Although her income has never been publicly revealed (rough estimates put it at $300,000 per year), it's safe to say that she's earning much more than Cruz as an investment banker.
Jennifer Granholm was born
on February 5, 1959
in Vancouver, Canada.
She was only the second Canadian-born governor of a US state.
Net Worth 2020: $1 Million
Lauren Southern was born
on June 16, 1995
in Surrey, Canada.
She was initially suspended as candidate of the Libertarian Party, but was reinstated after a public outcry.
Net Worth 2020: $500 Thousand
Jim Watson was born
on July 30, 1961
in Montreal, Canada.
After his first term as mayor, he joined the Canadian Tourism Commission as president and CEO. He was later elected MPP for two consecutive terms and served as Minister of Consumer and Business Services and Minister of Health Promotion.
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Salary 2020: $178,270
Naheed Nenshi was born
on February 2, 1972
in Toronto, Canada.
He donated a portion of his salary to a Calgary charity for computer-aided design systems.
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Salary 2020: $200,586.40
Lester B. Pearson was born
on April 23, 1897
in Canada.
His government introduced initiatives that remained in place in Canada, including universal health care and a national pension plan.
John Diefenbaker was born
on September 18, 1895
in Canada.
He was the only Progressive Conservative party leader between 1930 and 1979 to lead the party to an election victory.
Danielle Smith was born
on April 1, 1971
in Calgary, Canada.
She once worked as a columnist for the Calgary Herald.
Brian Mulroney was born
on March 20, 1939
in Canada.
He is responsible for the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement and the country's Goods and Services Tax.
Louis Riel was born
on October 22, 1844
in Canada.
He is known as the 'Father of Manitoba' because he helped the region become part of the Canadian Confederation.
Norm Kelly was born
on August 11, 1941
in Toronto, Canada.
He was awarded the Governor General's Award for The National Dream which later was adapted into an award-winning documentary for the CBC.
Rachel Notley was born
on April 17, 1964
in Edmonton, Canada.
She was first elected to Alberta's provincial legislative assembly as a member of the NDP in 2008. She was subsequently elected as an incumbent in 2012 with the highest vote share of any candidate in Alberta that year.
Robert Borden was born
on June 26, 1854
in Canada.
He played a key role in the creation of the Commonwealth of Nations during the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Maryam Monsef was born
on November 7, 1985
in Peterborough, Canada.
Her first political position came after she won the mayorship of her hometown of Peterborough in 2014.
Brian Mason was born
on October 12, 1953
in Canada.
As a politician, he has fought to regulate automobile insurance rates.
Mel Lastman was born
on March 9, 1933
in Canada.
Apart from his involvement in politics, he owned and operated a successful Toronto-area business franchise called Bad Boy Furniture.
Nigel S. Wright was born
on May 18, 1963
in Hamilton, Canada.
He was active in the Anglican Church and at one point considered entering the priesthood.
Jagmeet Singh was born
on January 2, 1979
in Scarborough, Canada.
In 2017, GQ Magazine stated that he was an "incredibly well-dressed rising star in Canadian politics."
John Abbott was born
on March 12, 1821
in Canada.
He was an effective leader but stayed for only one term in office due to his declining health.
