Discoverer of Insulin an Influential Canadian

Throughout Canadian history there have been numerous individuals who have impacted Canada through their work in various disciplines. These people are considered to be great Canadians. The Oxford Canadian Dictionary defines "great" as "remarkable in ability, character and achievement".(Oxford Canadian Dictionary, 2000, p.397) Frederick Banting clearly meets all of these criteria, having demonstrated outstanding medical ability, advanced levels of achievement as well as excellent character qualities. From the many great Canadians, Frederick Banting deserves the …

…especially his achievements. He has influenced and definitely changed many lives with his several contributions to humanity. Frederick Banting discovered insulin, created an understanding for the creation of the G-suit, was awarded a Nobel Prize, played an important role in the National Research Council's Associate Committee on Medical Research and deserves the title of greatest Canadian. Frederick Banting shaped our nation by being a Canadian scientist and doctor who forever influenced Canada's medical research community.