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The Canadian Newsmaker of the Year is a title awarded by the Canadian Press (CP) annually since 1946, reflecting the opinion of CP, and, since its formation in 1954, that of Broadcast News, on which Canadian has had the most influence on the news in a given year.[1] Canadian historian Chad Gaffield stated that the practice of recognising a newsmaker of the year was a return to the study of how history can be influenced by one person, rather than studying obscure people.[1]
The honour is often granted to politicians,[2] sometimes upwards of 10 times,[N 1] and though it is generally a positive acknowledgement, it is not guaranteed to be such.[4] In 1999 a newsmaker of the century was chosen in place of a newsmaker of the year,[1] with candidates having to meet the standard of "lasting significance". Voters gave a mix of compliments and criticisms to the winner, Pierre Trudeau, who responded by noting that he was "at once surprised and quite pleased with the information."[5]
Diplomat and politician Lester Pearson won the title more than any other person except Pierre Trudeau.
Pierre Trudeau in 1980 was newsmaker multiple times.
Terry Fox in Toronto during his Marathon of Hope cross-country run (July 1980).
Wayne Gretzky was the newsmaker for 1982.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney was the newsmaker for 1983, 1984, and 1991.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was the newsmaker for 2008, and 2009.
Leader of the Opposition Jack Layton was the newsmaker for 2011.
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