Book excerpt: Now in its 93rd year of publication this standard Canadian reference source contains comprehensive and authoritative biographical information on notable living Canadians. Those listed are carefully selected because of the positions they hold in Canadian society or because of the contribution they have made to life in Canada. entries are added each year to keep current with developing trends and issues in Canadian society. Included are outstanding Canadians from all walks of life: politics, media, academia, business, sports and the arts, from every area of human activity. memberships, creative works, honours and awards and full addresses. Of use to researchers, students, media, business, government and schools it is a useful source of general knowledge.