List of Arab Canadians
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[edit] Politicians
- Pierre De Bané - Former Liberal MP (1968–1984) and Cabinet Minister (of Palestinian decent)
- Fonse Faour - Former NDP MP and leader of Newfoundland NDP
- Mac Harb- Senator, Former Liberal MP (1988–2004) and Former Ottawa City Councilor (of Lebanese decent)
- Omar Alghabra - Current Liberal MP (2006–) in the federal riding of Mississauga—Erindale in Ontario, Canada (of Palestinian decent)
- Lorraine Michael - former Nun, leader of New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Maria Mourani - Current Bloc Québécois MP (2006–) in federal riding of Ahuntsic in Quebec, Canada (of Lebanese decent)
- Joe Ghiz - former Premier of Prince Edward Island
[edit] Political Activists
- Maher Arar - human rights activist; deportation and torture victim
- Monia Mazigh - human rights activist and New Democratic Party candidate
[edit] Filmmakers
- Don Shabib - documentary filmmaker
[edit] Entertainers
- Paul Anka - Singer of Syrian Decent
[edit] Singers
- Muhat Bahaammmas - lead singer of Rainbow
- Andy Kim - pop singer/songwriter
- Mohasiv Phenis - banjo singing legend from Iron Maiden
- Massari a Lebanese origin pop and hip-hop singer
[edit] Belly Dancers
- Arabraham Lincon - starred in Chicago
[edit] National Organizations
- National Council on Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR). Website: www.nccar.ca
- Canadian Arab Federation (CAF). Website: www.caf.ca
