List of Canadian Jews

This list of Canadian Jews includes notable Canadian Jews or Canadians of Jewish descent, arranged by field of activity.

Academic figures[edit]

Biology and medicine[edit]

Computing and mathematics[edit]

Engineering[edit]

History[edit]

Humanities[edit]

Philosophy[edit]

Physics and chemistry[edit]

Social sciences[edit]

University administration[edit]

Activists[edit]

Artists[edit]

Architects and designers[edit]

Fine arts[edit]

Business[edit]

Finance[edit]

Media[edit]

Natural resources[edit]

Philanthropists[edit]

Real estate[edit]

Retail[edit]

Law[edit]

Jurists[edit]

Lawyers[edit]

Military[edit]

Performing arts[edit]

Actors and performers[edit]

Directors and producers[edit]

Composers[edit]

Musicians[edit]

Classical[edit]

Jazz[edit]

Popular[edit]

Politics[edit]

Diplomats[edit]

Mayors[edit]

Politicians[edit]

Religious leaders[edit]

Writers[edit]

Authors[edit]

Journalists and broadcasters[edit]

Poets[edit]

Screenwriters and playwrights[edit]

Sports[edit]

Athletics[edit]

Baseball[edit]

Basketball[edit]

Canadian football[edit]

Chess[edit]

Combat sports[edit]

Figure skating[edit]

Hockey[edit]

Racing[edit]

Racket sports[edit]

Soccer[edit]

Other[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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