text: famous person that has contributed to canada? hey.  my teacher gave us a book report that we must do on someone famous that has contributed to canada in some way.  im just wondering if u could think of someone famous that has contributed to canada in any away.  i dont mean famous like movie star famous.  if u have answer, that would be great, and please include a book about that person if u know one.  it should be on a grade 8 level. thanks a million how about lester b pearson: 14 th prime minister of canada, nobel peace prize winner, introduced the concept of peacekeeping to the un, universal health care, student loans, bilingualism, canada pension plan and canada's flag