Is it time for an announcement from the Bank of Canada about a new $5 bill with Terry Fox as the image

By Pepper Parr

September 24^th, 2024

BURLINGTON, ON

One of the things missing from the very successful Terry Fox Run for Cancer two weeks ago was the announcement that there would be a new $5 bill issued with Terry Fox as the image.

The short list of eight bank NOTE-able Canadians whose portraits could appear on the next $5 note was released by the Bank of Canada.  More than 600 nominees met the qualifying criteria for selection and deliberation by an independent Advisory Council.  The Bank of Canada issued a list of eight people who were on a short list.

And that’s where it sits.

Oakville North Burlington MP Pam Damoff was at one point leading the local drive for a new bank note with Terry Fox on it.

A graphic of a new $5 bill featuring Terry Fox – created by a citizen and not the Mint – the people who will print the new bills once they have been approved by the Bank of Canada

Given that she has announced that she will not be running for office in 2025 who will lead the drive.

An announcement from the Bank of Canada would be a small good news jolt – something we all need.