Everybody liked Mike. But he was far from perfect. Many people didn't like his high and chirpy voice. Even his daughter was embarrassed by his lisp. But his commitment to peace — combined with his down-to-earth personality — inspired the confidence of Canadian citizens and world leaders alike. He even won the famous Nobel Peace Prize for helping to prevent a serious war in the Suez Canal.

His years as prime minister spanned war, terrorism on Canadian soil, the threat of Quebec separation, and even a major spy scandal. For a man of peace, he didn’t get to see much of it at work! Yet in the middle of all this, he created essential parts of Canadian culture. Like the Maple Leaf flag. A bilingual civil service. And support systems every Canadian counts on to this day. Universal medicare. The Canada Pension Plan. Student loans for university and college.