Photographer Ed Burtynsky at his studio, photographed with an image of his latest work, 'In the Wake of Progress', projected over him, Toronto, June 9, 2022.

Emergency-room physician Dr. James Maskalyk, photographed at the ER entrance of St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, January 6, 2023.

Community and mental-health activist Shawntay Rose Dann, Toronto, Friday, November 25, 2022.

Zahir Noori, a journalist from Afghanistan who arrived in Canada recently, says this year he will focus on learning English and finding a job, Toronto, December 16, 2022.

Muralist Emily May Rose, who's done work all over the city, next to her favourite raccoon-themed mural, Toronto, May 12, 2022.

Trumpeter William Franklyn Leathers, 17, May 3, 2018. Leathers was one of just three people in the world admitted to study trumpet at the prestigious Julliard School.

Priya Panda, the frontwoman of hard rock band Diemonds, Toronto, February 5, 2017.

Abdul Qayum Hemat photographed through the window of the hotel where he and his family are quarantined since arriving from Afghanistan, Toronto, August 11, 2021. Abdul is one of many former drivers who spent years shuttling Canadian officials and embassy staff around Afghanistan.

Actress Samira Wiley poses for a portrait at hotel room in downtown Toronto, Monday July 4 , 2016.

Alice Quinn, the organizer of Comic Shop Ladies Night, an event aimed at creating a space for women in the comics scene, July 10, 2017.

Mohammed Alhasan, a Syrian refugee who arrived recently in Canada, describes bad living conditions in Toronto Shelters, April 3, 2018.

Yu Li holds a picture of his friend Zhiyong Kang, who was killed by a distracted driver, Toronto, Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

Olympic medalist Adam van Koeverden with his dog Cairo, Toronto, Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

Mandi Gray, a York University PH.D. student and co-founder of Silence Is Violence, a group that aims to change the culture of sexual violence on university campuses across Canada, Toronto, September 21, 2016.

Toronto-based crime reporter Gilbert Ngabo, March 26, 2018

Writer and visual artist Aster La Fontaine, January 9, 2018.

Dale Resor, one of the last farmers in Toronto, February 1st, 2017.


Musician Kate Macdonald and her son Nacho, Toronto, January 11, 2018.

Nigerian film director Lonzo Nzekwe, September 06, 2016.

Jermaine Henry who uses Hip Hop and philanthropy to build bridges within various communities in Canada

Mother and activist Akio Moroon brought her daughter, Ella, to city hall to draw attention to how Toronto 2017 budget cuts affect women and children, January 10, 2017.

'Degrassi: Next Class' cast member, Reiya Downs, Toronto, Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

Osman Ali, a retired engineer and the Executive Director of the Somali Canadian Association of Etobicoke, Toronto.

Italian journalist Maria Camilla Brunetti, Beirut, November 16, 2015.

Cellist Christopher Hwang poses for a portrait on the terrace of his apartment building, North York, Sunday, July 4th, 2021.