Call for nominations
Tell us which iconic Canadian you’d like to see on our next $5 bank note.
Nominees must meet these basic criteria:
They are a Canadian by birth or naturalization who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, achievement, or distinction in any field, benefiting the people of Canada, or in the service of Canada.
They have been deceased for at least 25 years (before March 11, 1995).
They are not a fictional character.
The deadline for submitting nominations is March 11, 2020.
You can submit up to five names in one submission form.
You can also explain why you nominated an individual and provide images or symbols you associate with them.
You can return if you want to submit more than one form