5+ Wilfrid Laurier University Notable Alumni 

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada, is renowned for its academic excellence and for producing highly successful graduates. The accomplishments and prominence of the institute’s alumni demonstrate its high education standards. In this blog, we will talk about Wilfrid Laurier University notable alumni. These graduates have carved out a name for themselves in their respective fields: politics, sports, entertainment, or business. This shows the eminence and prestige of the university. See the list of its prominent alumni below. 

Established	1911
Location	Waterloo, Brantford, Milton (Ontario, Canada)
Type	Public university
Students (total)	~20,000
Notable Alumni	Keegan Connor Tracy, Martin Lee Ka-shing, John Morris, Anthony Rota, Shad, Chris Van Vliet, Rod Phillips
Official Website	https://www.wlu.ca/

Keegan Connor Tracy

Let’s start our list of Wilfrid Laurier University notable alumni with the Canadian actress and author Keegan Connor Tracy (born on 3 December 1971). She is popular for her roles as Audrey Malone in the Showtime comedy-drama series Beggars and Choosers (1999 to 2000), the Blue Fairy in the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time (2011 to 18), and Miss Blair Watson in the A&E drama series Bates Motel (2013 to 16). Tracy’s other notable work includes roles on the television series The 4400,  Jake 2.0, Stargate SG-1, Psych, Supernatural, and Battlestar Galactica.

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Martin Lee Ka-Shing

Another successful personality on our list of Wilfrid Laurier University notable alumni is the Dr Martin Lee Ka-shing (born on 26 April 1971). He is the Chairperson of Henderson Land Development, a real estate developer in Hong Kong. Martin Lee Ka-shing is among the most accomplished real estate developers in China. He is also a Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited, and Chairman of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, all of which are listed firms.

John Morris

John C. Morris (born on 16 December 1978) is an accomplished Canadian curler. Moreover, he is a two-time Olympic gold medallist from Canmore, Alberta, making him one of the most successful personalities on our list of Wilfrid Laurier University’s notable alumni. He played third for the Kevin Martin team until 24 April 2013 and is also the author of the book “Fit to Curl”. 

Anthony Rota

The Canadian politician Anthony Michael Gerard Rota (born on 15 May 1961), is among the most prominent personalities on our list of Wilfrid Laurier University notable alumni. He served as the 37th speaker of the House of Commons of Canada from 2019 till his resignation in 2023. He is a member of the Liberal Party and currently serves as a member of Parliament for the riding of Nipissing—Timiskaming.

Shadrach Kabango

Shadrach Kabango (born on 18 July 1982), better known as Shad or Shad K, is a renowned Canadian rapper and broadcaster. He has released 7 full-length albums and 3 EP’s since his debut in 2005. He was also the recipient of a Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year in 2011. Moreover, his albums have been shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. Some of the popular albums released by him are TSOL (2010), A Short Story About a War (2018), and The Old Prince (2007). His achievements and accolades make him one of the most successful figures on our list of Wilfrid Laurier University’s notable alumni. 

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Chris Van Vliet

Another accomplished Wilfrid Laurier University notable alumni is Canadian TV personality and YouTuber Christopher Van Vliet (born on 19 May 1983). Apart from being a Canadian television/radio personality, he is also a professional film critic, YouTuber, and entrepreneur presently living in Studio City, Los Angeles. 

Rod Phillips

Rod Phillips (born on 2 March 1965) is one of the most prominent personalities on our list of Wilfrid Laurier University notable alumni. He is a Canadian businessman and former politician who was a member of the Provincial Parliament for Ajax from 2018 to 2022. A member of the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party, he was Ontario’s minister of the environment, conservation and parks from 2018 to 2019 and minister of finance from 2019 to 2020. Phillips also served as the minister of long-term care from 2021 to 2022.

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