List of Acadians

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This is a list of members of the Acadian people, and people of Acadian origins.

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Actors [edit]

Law and politics [edit]

Jean Cadieux - president (rector) Université de Moncton

Musicians [edit]

Sports [edit]

Writers [edit]

Media [edit]

  • Phil Comeau - Film and television director (26 film awards)
  • Lyse Doucet - news correspondent & presenter, BBC World

Pre-deportation [edit]

Professionals [edit]

While a medical student Dr. Belliveau served in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (1944-1946), earning his degree from Laval medical school in 1946. He qualified as a surgeon and over the course of his career developed an interest and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Turning to organized medicine, Dr. Belliveau chaired the membership committee of the Quebec Medical Association (1958-1965) and during his tenure oversaw the growth of the association from 900 to 3500 members. He served as the association's president (1964-1966). During the same period he was active in the CMA. He attended his first General Council in 1957, an affiliation he maintained for 42 years. He was elected national president in 1967. Dr. Belliveau's presidency had many highlights. His "Centennial Project" was to move the CMA headquarters from Toronto to Ottawa.

His awards include an honorary degree from l'Universite Sainte-Anne (1964) and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Dalhousie University (1967). He also received the Centennial Medal (1967), Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (1977) and Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002).

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