List shortened to eight for possible face of new $5 bill

Nov 9, 2020 | 11:55 AM

TORONTO, ON– The list of who will be the next face of the $5 bill has been shortened to eight worthy candidates.

The Advisory Council shortlisted the candidates from more than 600 eligible nominees submitted by Canadians during the six-week public consultation that ended on March 11, 2020.

Nearly 45,000 Canadians participated in the call for nominations. Candidates are as follows:

Pitseolak Ashoona: [c. 1904-1908]–1983
Robertine Barry (“Françoise”): 1863–1910
Binaaswi (Francis Pegahmagabow): 1888–1952
Won Alexander Cumyow: 1861–1955
Terry Fox: 1958–1981
Lotta Hitschmanova: 1909–1990
Isapo-muxika (Crowfoot): c. 1830–1890
Onondeyoh (Frederick Ogilvie Loft): 1861–1934

“Canadians put forward the names of hundreds of people who have changed Canada for the better,” said Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem.

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“I thank the Advisory Council members for their thoughtful and thorough deliberations, and I look forward to seeing which of these eight remarkable individuals will be featured on our next $5 bank note.”

Bank of Canada released the qualifications to be a candidate to headline a bank note in Canada:

Positive change: The shortlisted nominees should have changed Canada and Canadians for the better.
National icon: Their impact is known nationally across Canada.
Universality: They have had an impact in Canada and this impact should reflect Canadian values.
Uniqueness: They are uniquely Canadian and known beyond their local/regional communities.
Relevancy: They had an impact that is relevant today.

The list of remaining candidates has been submitted for consideration to the Minister of Finance, who will announce the next subject of the $5 bill in early 2021.

by Connor Gunn