Markus Thormeyer has a personal connection to Germany: he is of German descent through his father. Thormeyer is a prominent swimmer for Canada who specializes in freestyle and backstroke. Since he publicly came out as gay (2020) he has been an active LGBTQ+ advocate. #GermanHeritageMonth 🇨🇦

Every October, Canada celebrates German Heritage Month to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of German Canadians. Home to more than three million people of German origin, Canada's German community has helped shape our country #GermanHeritageMonth

Emanuel Otto Hahn RCA (30 May 1881 – 14 February 1957) was a German-born Canadian sculptor and coin designer. He created the iconic Bluenose dime and the Caribou quarter. #GermanHeritageMonth 🇨🇦

I am proud of my German Heritage! This month celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of over 3 million Canadians of German descent. #GermanHeritageMonth 🇨🇦