List of Keys to the City in Canada#Niagara Falls

The Key to the City is a symbol of the Freedom of the City presented by a town or city's municipal government to esteemed residents or visitors whom the city wishes to honour. The award, usually an ornamental key, is generally presented by the mayor or some other public figure at an award ceremony. Some cities allow visiting celebrities to request that a key be granted to them, a practice which has resulted in some controversy.

Alberta

=[[Calgary]]=

The local equivalent is the White Hat ceremony, which was begun in the 1950s by Mayor Donald Hugh MacKay. The first white felt cowboy hat was given to the Mayor of Toronto, Hiram E. McCallum, as thanks for his hosting during the 36th Grey Cup (1948). The honour can be requested through Tourism Calgary; white hatting ceremonies are also conducted for individual tourists and groups by a volunteer corps at the Calgary International Airport.{{cite web|url=http://www.yycrunway.ca/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/263/YYCs-Iconic-White-Hat-Volunteers-Celebrate-a-Quarter-Century-of-Service.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018072743/http://www.yycrunway.ca/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/263/YYCs-Iconic-White-Hat-Volunteers-Celebrate-a-Quarter-Century-of-Service.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2017|title=YYC's Iconic White Hat Volunteers Celebrate a Quarter Century of Service (press release)|date=29 June 2016|accessdate=19 October 2017|publisher=Calgary International Airport}} Past recipients include:

1969: Karol Wojtyła, Archbishop of Kraków (later elected Pope John Paul II){{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WgMuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=XaEFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6666%2C4391141 |title=Calgary sends pope replacement stetson |work=The Montreal Gazette |date=November 21, 1978}}
1969: Prince Philip
1977: Prince Charles and Prince Andrew{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bookies-take-odds-if-royals-will-don-cowboy-hats-1.1106569 |title=Bookies take odds if royals will don cowboy hats |publisher=CBC News |date=July 7, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102183312/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2011/07/07/calgary-royal-boots-hat.html |archive-date=November 2, 2012 |url-status=live }}
July 9, 2001: Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources from 1997 to 2002, and Ernesto Martens, Mexico's Secretary of Energy{{cite web |url=http://cnrp.ccnmatthews.com/news/releases/show_print.jsp?action=toolbox&showText=all&actionFor=368536&industry=Government |title=Media Advisory: Minister Goodale and Mexico's Secretary Martens to Visit Calgary |publisher=CNN Newswire |date=July 6, 2001 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130119062040/http://cnrp.ccnmatthews.com/news/releases/show_print.jsp?action=toolbox&showText=all&actionFor=368536&industry=Government |archivedate=January 19, 2013 |url-status=dead }}
June 27, 2002: The eight world leaders attending the 28th G8 summit – Tony Blair, Jacques Chirac, Vladimir Putin, Gerhard Schröder, Silvio Berlusconi, Junichiro Koizumi, Jean Chrétien, and George W. Bush{{cite news|last=Steyn |first=Mark |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/canada/1398595/A-big-howdy-from-the-greatest-anti-globalisation-protester-of-all.html |title=A big howdy from the greatest anti-globalisation protester of all |work=The Telegraph |date=June 27, 2002 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229035430/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/canada/1398595/A-big-howdy-from-the-greatest-anti-globalisation-protester-of-all.html |archivedate=February 29, 2016 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Mardell |first=Mark |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/2070892.stm |title=Odd Couple work out their differences |publisher=BBC News |date=June 27, 2002 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031216014410/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/2070892.stm |archivedate=December 16, 2003 |url-status=live}}
February 28, 2003: Phil McGraw, as "Dr. Phil"{{cite news |author= |date=March 1, 2003 |title=Dr. Phil gets white hat in Calgary |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/red-deer-advocate-dr-phil-gets-white-ha/137644432/ |work=Red Deer Advocate |location=Calgary, Alberta |page=C5 |access-date=December 29, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
March 16, 2005: Dave Bautista and Chris Benoit, WWE wrestlers{{cite news|last=Clevett |first=Jason |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/03/16/963374.html |title=Batista, Benoit entertain fans at press conference |publisher=Slam! Wrestling |date=March 16, 2005 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115063609/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/03/16/963374.html |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |url-status=usurped }}
June 4, 2006: Prince Edward{{cite news |url=http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=43310188-a41d-4990-9ad3-c240bd1f0cdd&k=63632 |title=Royal visitors a charming lot |work=The Calgary Herald |date=June 5, 2006 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130118215902/http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=43310188-a41d-4990-9ad3-c240bd1f0cdd&k=63632 |archivedate=January 18, 2013 |url-status=dead }}
July 25, 2008: Ozzy Osbourne, rock performer, and Sharon Osbourne, music producer{{cite news |url=http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/entertainment/story.html?id=35f2cb66-bc63-4b24-afd4-ef136a863a69 |title=White hat for Prince of Darkness |work=The Calgary Herald |date=July 26, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110142124/http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/entertainment/story.html?id=35f2cb66-bc63-4b24-afd4-ef136a863a69 |archivedate=November 10, 2012 |url-status=dead }}
July 2009: David Petraeus, U.S. General{{cite news|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/u-s-central-command-head-visiting-calgary-stampede-1.413022 |title=U.S. Central Command head visiting Calgary Stampede |publisher=CTV News |date=July 2, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220018/http://www.ctvnews.ca/u-s-central-command-head-visiting-calgary-stampede-1.413022 |archivedate=March 3, 2016 |url-status=live }}
September 30, 2009: Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama{{cite news|last=McIntyre |first=Doug |url=http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2009/09/30/11201591-sun.html |title=Dalai Lama honour called overdue |work=The Calgary Sun |date=September 30, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604233827/http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2009/09/30/11201591-sun.html |archivedate=June 4, 2012 |url-status=live }}
October 13, 2009: David Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Canada{{cite news |last=Horner |first=Doug |url=http://calgaryjournalonline.ca/news/34-news/615-new-us-ambassador-makes-first-stop-in-calgary |title=New U.S. Ambassador makes first stop in Calgary |work=The Calgary Journal |date=October 16, 2009 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115083058/http://calgaryjournalonline.ca/news/34-news/615-new-us-ambassador-makes-first-stop-in-calgary |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |url-status=dead }}
December 4, 2009: Tommy Chong{{cite news|url=http://www.cannabisculture.com/content/tommy-chong-welcomed-back-calgary-white-hat |title=Tommy Chong Welcomed Back to Calgary with White Hat |work=Cannibis Culture |date=November 26, 2009 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130118181955/http://www.cannabisculture.com/content/tommy-chong-welcomed-back-calgary-white-hat |archivedate=January 18, 2013 |url-status=live }}
May 13, 2010: Princess Margriet of the Netherlands{{cite web|url=http://gpdhome.typepad.com/royalblognl_news_summary/2010/05/canada-cheers-its-own-princess-margriet.html |title=Canada cheers its own princess, Margriet |publisher=RoyalBlog |date=May 13, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100520160732/http://gpdhome.typepad.com/royalblognl_news_summary/2010/05/canada-cheers-its-own-princess-margriet.html |archivedate=May 20, 2010 |url-status=live }}
June 19, 2011: William Shatner, Canadian actor, musician, singer, author, film director, spokesman and comedian{{Cite web|url = http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/william-says-canada-far-exceeded-expectations-1.989885|title = William says Canada 'far exceeded' expectations|date = July 7, 2011|accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}
July 7, 2011: Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge{{cite news|last=Graveland|first=Bill|title=No city keys here: Will, Kate to join the ranks of Calgary's 'white hatters'|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/no-city-keys-here-will-kate-to-join-the-ranks-of-calgarys-white-hatters/article557960/|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=July 7, 2011|location=Calgary|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708022844/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/no-city-keys-here-will-kate-to-join-the-ranks-of-calgarys-white-hatters/article2090395/ |archivedate=July 8, 2011 |url-status=live}}
November 3, 2012: Tommy Tallarico, creator of Video Games Live, Laura Intravia, singer-flutist, and Christopher Tin, composer{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}}
September 24, 2015: Trooper, Canadian rock band{{cite web|title=Trooper receive honorary White Hat of Western Hospitality|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/hospitality/pictures/1dd35853/trooper-receive-honorary-white-hat-of-western_4944589|website=ContactMusic|date=September 25, 2015 |accessdate=25 September 2015}}

Other recipients include Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Luciano Pavarotti, and Oprah Winfrey.

=[[Edmonton]]=

August 27, 1989: Wayne Gretzky, hockey player{{cite news |last=Klinkenberg |first=Marty |date=September 23, 2016 |title=The Great One's new home |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/great-one-statue-wayne-gretzky-nhl-hockey-edmonton-oilers-rogers-place/article32000058/ |work=The Globe and Mail |location= |access-date=December 16, 2023}}

=[[Lethbridge]]=

August 4, 2015: Kris Versteeg, hockey player{{cite news |last=Saskiw |first=Sarolta |date=August 4, 2015 |title=Versteeg given Key to the City of Lethbridge |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/2148014/versteeg-given-key-to-the-city-of-lethbridge/ |work=Global News |location= |publisher= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917001724/https://globalnews.ca/news/2148014/versteeg-given-key-to-the-city-of-lethbridge/ |archive-date=September 17, 2018 |access-date=January 6, 2025}}
May 9, 2017: Tyler Wong, captain of the Lethbridge Hurricanes{{cite news |last=Van Rootselaar |first=Elaine |date=May 4, 2017 |title=Former Lethbridge Hurricanes captain Tyler Wong to receive key to the city |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/3428149/former-lethbridge-hurricanes-captain-tyler-wong-to-receive-key-to-the-city/ |work=Global News |location= |publisher= |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170506091258/https://globalnews.ca/news/3428149/former-lethbridge-hurricanes-captain-tyler-wong-to-receive-key-to-the-city/ |archive-date=May 6, 2017 |access-date=January 6, 2025}}
December 10, 2024: Sayeh Zielke, cardiologist{{cite news |last=Beeber |first=Al |date=December 11, 2024 |title=Cardiac doctor given key to the city |url=https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2024/12/11/cardiac-doctor-given-key-to-the-city/ |work=Lethbridge Herald |location=Lethbridge, Alberta |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213081432/https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2024/12/11/cardiac-doctor-given-key-to-the-city/ |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |access-date=January 6, 2025}}

British Columbia

Municipalities in British Columbia grant the freedom of the city, rather than a key, to individuals worthy of recognition. In accordance with Section 158 of the Community Charter,[http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/LOC/freeside/--%20C%20--/Community%20Charter%20SBC%202003%20c.%2026/00_Act/03026_05.xml#section158 Division 7, Section 158] of the Community Charter of British Columbia. potential recipients must receive the unanimous support of the city council before they are granted the Freedom, which is then usually bestowed upon them during a special ceremony.

In the following list, where the date of the award ceremony is unknown, the date of the council resolution is given instead. These dates are marked with (res.).

=[[Burnaby]]=

June 14, 1968: George Pearkes, 20th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
April 14, 1978: Bob Prittie, mayor of Burnaby{{cite web|url=http://www.dnv.org/upload/documents/Council_Reports/00501.pdf |title=Proposed Policy for Conferring the Freedom of the District |publisher=North Vancouver District |date=November 27, 2006 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6CUcMQrkf?url=http://www.dnv.org/upload/documents/Council_Reports/00501.pdf |archivedate=November 27, 2012 |url-status=live }}
April 3, 1987: Eileen Dailly, deputy premier and Minister of Education{{cite news|url=http://www.burnabynewsleader.com/news/115215279.html |title=Veteran politician Eileen Dailly remembered |newspaper=Burnaby NewsLeader |date=February 3, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419001856/http://www.burnabynewsleader.com/news/115215279.html |archivedate=April 19, 2012 |url-status=dead }}
April 6, 1990: James Gibson Lorimer, politician
June 14, 2010: Michael J. Fox, actor{{cite web|url=http://www.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca/news-media/2010-tournament-honours-bill-fox-michael-named-freeman-burnaby |title=2010 Tournament Honours Bill Fox, Michael Named Freeman of Burnaby |publisher=Michael J. Fox Theatre |date=June 1, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065705/http://www.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca/news-media/2010-tournament-honours-bill-fox-michael-named-freeman-burnaby |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=https://www.burnaby.ca/our-city/awards-and-community-recognition/freemen-of-burnaby |title=Freemen of Burnaby |website=burnaby.ca |access-date=December 18, 2023 }}

Source: City of Burnaby

=[[City of North Vancouver]]=

March 21, 1966 (res.): George Pearkes, 20th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia{{cite web |url=http://www.cnv.org/c//data/1/445/Freedom%20of%20the%20City%20of%20North%20Vancouver%20Recipients.pdf |title=Freedom of the City of North Vancouver Recipients |publisher=City of North Vancouver |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6CdIMlFaJ?url=http://www.cnv.org/c//data/1/445/Freedom%20of%20the%20City%20of%20North%20Vancouver%20Recipients.pdf |archivedate=2012-12-03 |url-status=dead }}
September 13, 1966 (res.): Jack Loutet, mayor of North Vancouver
March 4, 1968 (res.): Nancy Greene, alpine skier
January 18, 1971 (res.): John Henry Cates, Canadian MLA, and his wife, Carrie, a former mayor
April 8, 2002 (res.): Ray Perrault, senator
June 14, 2010: Lauren Woolstencroft, paralympic skier{{cite web|url=https://www.straight.com/article-328924/vancouver/city-north-vancouver-will-confer-freedom-city-paralympian-lauren-woolstencroft |title=City of North Vancouver will confer "Freedom of the City" on Paralympian Lauren Woolstencroft |publisher=Straight.com |date=June 12, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614211939/http://www.straight.com/article-328924/vancouver/city-north-vancouver-will-confer-freedom-city-paralympian-lauren-woolstencroft |archivedate=June 14, 2010 |url-status=live }}

=[[Comox, British Columbia|Comox]]=

August 16, 2017: John Marinus, Comox town councillor{{Cite web|url=https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/27540/resident-receives-freedom-town-comox/|title=Resident receives Freedom of the Town of Comox|first=Justin|last=Goulet|date=August 16, 2017 }}

=[[Coquitlam]]=

Fern Bouvier
Sandy Burpee
Don Cunnings
Reverend John Davies
Dorothy Fleming
Larry Fleming
Rene Gamache
Dr. J. Crosby Johnston
Jean Lambert
Robert McNary
Eunice Parker
Leonore Peyton

Source: City of Coquitlam{{cite web |url=https://www.coquitlam.ca/670/Freedom-of-the-City |title=Freedom of the City |website=coquitlam.ca |access-date=December 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701140404/http://coquitlam.ca/city-hall/city-government/freedom-of-the-city.aspx |archive-date=July 1, 2014 |url-status=live}}

=[[District of North Vancouver]]=

March 3, 1973: Karen Magnussen, world figure skating champion
June 9, 2008: Don Bell, mayor{{cite web |url=http://www.dnv.org/article.asp?a=2237&c=728 |title=Freedom of the District |publisher=District of North Vancouver |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329053235/http://www.dnv.org/article.asp?a=2237&c=728 |archivedate=2015-03-29 |url-status=dead }}

=[[Kelowna]]=

December 8, 1952: W. A. C. Bennett, 25th premier of British Columbia{{cite web |url=http://www.kelowna.ca/CM/page481.aspx |title=Honourable William Andrew Cecil Bennett, PC December 8th, 1952 |publisher=City of Kelowna |accessdate=September 5, 2013}}

=[[Oliver, British Columbia|Oliver]]=

September 15, 2017: Clarence Louie chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band{{Cite web|url=https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/202442/More-honours-for-Louie|title=More honours for Louie|first=Colin|last=Dacre|date=July 21, 2017|website=www.castanet.net}}

=[[Vancouver]]=

Unless otherwise specified, the source of the items on this list is the City of Vancouver's website.{{cite web|url=http://vancouver.ca/your-government/freedom-of-the-city-honorees-prior-to-2010.aspx |title=Freedom of the City honorees prior to 2010 |publisher=City of Vancouver |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521072358/http://vancouver.ca/your-government/freedom-of-the-city-honorees-prior-to-2010.aspx |archivedate=May 21, 2014 |url-status=live }}

June 28, 1933: Jimmy McLarnin, police officer{{cite news |author= |date=June 29, 1933 |title=Thousands Cheer Jimmy When City Honors Him at Police Sports |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-province-thousands-cheer-jimmy-when/144866492/ |work=The Province |location=Vancouver, British Columiba |page=22 |access-date=April 6, 2024 |via=newspapers.com}}
August 28, 1936: Edward Wentworth Beatty, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sX8uAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EpkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3839%2C2860563 |title=Honor two officials |work=The Montreal Gazette |date=August 26, 1936}}
April 11, 1938: Lauchlan Alexander Hamilton, civil engineer and Alderman{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZTFlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JokNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1319%2C3886260 |title=Council gives pioneer Alderman city freedom |work=The Vancouver Sun |date=March 29, 1938}}
January 4, 1939 (res.): R. B. Bennett, 11th prime minister of Canada
June 30, 1941 (res.): William Lyon Mackenzie King, 10th prime minister of Canada
September 29, 1941 (res.): Eric Hamber, 15th lieutenant governor of British Columbia
January 2, 1946 (res.): Harry Crerar, military general
December 23, 1946 (res.): William Culham Woodward, 16th lieutenant governor of British Columbia
March 17, 1947 (res.): William Harold Malkin, 21st mayor of Vancouver
November 3, 1949: Jawaharlal Nehru, prime minister of India{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=c8U-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=l0wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6858%2C3287553 |title=Freedom of the City conferred on Nehru |work=The Sunday Indian Express |date=November 5, 1949}}
December 1, 1952 (res.): George Clark Miller, 23rd mayor of Vancouver
November 16, 1953 (res.): J. S. Matthews, archivist and historian{{cite book |last=Sleigh |first=Daphne |year=2008 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7_avNFAwcYIC&pg=PA149 |title=The Man Who Saved Vancouver: Major James Skitt Matthews |publisher=Heritage House Publishing Co |page=149 |isbn=978-1-894-97439-4}}
December 17, 1963 (res.): Jonathan Webster Cornett, 25th mayor of Vancouver
December 17, 1963 (res.): George T. Cunningham, founder of the pharmacy chain Cunningham's
December 30, 1963 (res.): Frederick Hume, 28th mayor of Vancouver
December 29, 1964 (res.): Charles Edwin Thompson, 27th mayor of Vancouver
December 29, 1964 (res.): Henry Herbert Stevens, politician and businessman
February 17, 1965 (res.): W. A. C. Bennett, premier of British Columbia
December 29, 1965 (res.): Arnold Webster, politician
December 20, 1966 (res.): H. R. MacMillan, chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade
January 16, 1968 (res.): Frank Mackenzie Ross, 19th lieutenant governor of British Columbia
August 27, 1968 (res.): George Pearkes, 20th lieutenant governor of British Columbia
October 1, 1968 (res.): William Mark Duke, Archbishop of Vancouver
December 17, 1968 (res.): Clarence Wallace, 18th lieutenant governor of British Columbia
December 16, 1970 (res.): Prentice Bloedel, creator of the Bloedel Reserve
January 11, 1972 (res.): Howard Charles Green, politician
January 11, 1972 (res.): Whitford Julian VanDusen, businessman and philanthropist
April 10, 1973 (res.): Harold Edward Winch, politician and Leader of the Opposition
July 23, 1974 (res.): Grace MacInnis, politician
August 27, 1974 (res.): Arthur Laing, leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party
December 17, 1976 (res.): John Robert Nicholson, 21st lieutenant governor of British Columbia
March 14, 1978 (res.): Jean Coulthard, composer
April 24, 1979 (res.): Jack Diamond, businessman and philanthropist
June 11, 1985 (res.): John Lecky, Olympic rower
January 7, 1986 (res.): Henry Pybus Bell-Irving, 23rd lieutenant governor of British Columbia
January 7, 1986 (res.): Walter Koerner, businessman and philanthropist{{cite web |url=http://digitalcollections.library.ubc.ca/cdm/ref/collection/framed/id/33 |title=Freedom of the City of Vancouver to Walter Charles Koerner |publisher=UBC Library Digital Collections}}
March 24, 1987 (res.): Rick Hansen, paralympian
April 29, 1988: Cecil Howard Green, geophysicist and Texas Instruments founder{{cite book |last=Shrock |first=Robert Rakes |year=1989 |url=https://archive.org/details/cecilidagreenphi00shro |url-access=registration |title=Cecil and Ida Green: Philanthropists Extraordinary |publisher=MIT Press |page=[https://archive.org/details/cecilidagreenphi00shro/page/370 370] |isbn=978-0-262-19276-7}}
July 12, 1988 (res.): Nathaniel Nemetz, lawyer and judge
February 4, 1989: Jack Shadbolt, artist{{cite web|url=http://www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca/members/obc-1990/1990-jack-shadbolt/ |title=1990 Recipient: Jack Shadbolt – Burnaby |publisher=The Province of British Columbia |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111141934/http://www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca/members/obc-1990/1990-jack-shadbolt/ |archivedate=November 11, 2013 |url-status=live }}
June 16, 1992 (res.): Thomas R. Berger, politician and jurist
September 2, 1993 (res.): The Vancouver Foundation
September 28, 1993 (res.): David Lam, 25th lieutenant governor of British Columbia
April 12, 1994: George Woodcock, author and critic{{cite web|url=http://www.georgewoodcock.com/georgewoodcock2.html |title=George Woodcock: A Biography |publisher=George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award |accessdate=December 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711090654/http://www.georgewoodcock.com/georgewoodcock2.html |archivedate=July 11, 2011 }}
May 28, 2002 (res.): Arthur Erickson, architect
November 5, 2002 (res.): Kim Campbell, 19th prime minister of Canada
October 6, 2005 (res.): Dal Richards, musician
July 6, 2010: Art Phillips, 32nd mayor of Vancouver{{cite web|url=http://vancouver.ca/your-government/art-phillips.aspx |title=Former Mayor Art Phillips presented with Freedom of the City Award |publisher=City of Vancouver |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140831131529/http://vancouver.ca/your-government/art-phillips.aspx |archivedate=August 31, 2014 |url-status=live }}
February 23, 2011: Jim Green, councillor{{cite web|url=http://vancouver.ca/your-government/jim-green.aspx |title=Jim Green |publisher=City of Vancouver |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140831123716/http://vancouver.ca/your-government/jim-green.aspx |archivedate=August 31, 2014 |url-status=live }}
July 12, 2011: Milton Wong, businessman and philanthropist{{cite web|url=http://vancouver.ca/your-government/milton-wong.aspx |title=Business Leader Milton Wong presented with Freedom of the City Award |publisher=City of Vancouver |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140831115705/http://vancouver.ca/your-government/milton-wong.aspx |archivedate=August 31, 2014 |url-status=live }}
October 30, 2015: Dr. David Suzuki, academic, science broadcaster, and environmental activist{{cite news|url=https://vancouversun.com/technology/david+suzuki+honoured+with+freedom+city+award/11481807/story.html?__lsa=f1c9-afe6|title=List|work=The Vancouver Sun}}
November 8, 2016: Margaret Mitchell, member of parliament for Vancouver East{{cite web |url=http://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/margaret-mitchell-honoured-with-freedom-of-the-city-award.aspx |title=Margaret Mitchell honoured with Freedom of the City Award | City of Vancouver |website=vancouver.ca |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220134403/http://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/margaret-mitchell-honoured-with-freedom-of-the-city-award.aspx |archive-date=20 December 2016 |url-status=dead}}
February 28, 2017: Michael Harcourt, mayor of Vancouver and premier of British Columbia{{cite web | title=Former Vancouver mayor Mike Harcourt awarded Vancouver's highest honour - CBC News | website=CBC | date=2017-02-28 | url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/former-vancouver-mayor-mike-harcourt-awarded-vancouver-s-highest-honour-1.4001809 | access-date=2020-12-17}}

=[[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]]=

March 9, 1927: Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 13th governor general of Canada{{cite web |url=http://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/departments/legislative-services/archives/faqs/freedom-city.html |title=Freedom of the City |publisher=City of Victoria |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016233037/http://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/departments/legislative-services/archives/faqs/freedom-city.html |archivedate=October 16, 2012 |url-status=dead }}
June 19, 1928: Robert Pim Butchart, founder of Butchart Gardens
February 5, 1959: Frank Mackenzie Ross, 19th lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
November 19, 1965: George Pearkes, 20th lieutenant governor of British Columbia
October 13, 1966: Robert Mayhew, businessman and politician
October 15, 1970: W. A. C. Bennett, premier of British Columbia{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-5ZlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3ooNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1222%2C56165 |title=Wet-eyed Premier Bennett made freeman of Victoria |work=The Sun |location=Vancouver |date=October 16, 1970}}

=[[West Vancouver]]=

May 31, 1990 (res.): Pierre Savard, mayor of Verdun
September 8, 2003 (res.): Allan Williams, attorney general of British Columbia
October 5, 2009: Gordon A. Smith, artist{{cite web |url=http://westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=21258 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410164533/http://westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=21258 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 10, 2010 |title=Gordon Smith honoured as Freeman of the Municipality |publisher=Municipality of West Vancouver |date=October 2, 2009 |accessdate=December 3, 2012 }}

Manitoba

=[[Winnipeg]]=

Foster Hewitt, radio broadcaster for Hockey Night in Canada
2002: Shannen Doherty, actress{{cite news|last=Skerritt |first=Jen |title=Key to city? Whose idea was that? |url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/key-to-city-whose-idea-was-that-126001648.html |accessdate=3 August 2011 |newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press |date=22 July 2011 |location=Winnipeg MB |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007222153/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/key-to-city-whose-idea-was-that-126001648.html |archivedate=7 October 2012 |url-status=live }}
2002: Shirley MacLaine, actress
2004: Chris Jericho, professional wrestler and singer{{cite news|url= https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.899785 |title= WWE champ from Winnipeg arrested in U.S. |first= |last=|access-date=November 30, 2023|work=CTV News|date=January 28, 2010}}
August 24, 2007: Milt Stegall, football player for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers{{cite news|last=Penton |first=Kirk |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2007/08/25/4446133-sun.html |title=TD king Stegall showered with gifts |publisher=Slam! Sports |date=August 25, 2007 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115125313/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2007/08/25/4446133-sun.html |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |url-status=usurped }}
December 3, 2008: Bob Geldof, musician-activist{{cite web |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/G/Geldof_Bob/2008/12/04/7628041-sun.html |title=Bob Geldof gets keys to Winnipeg |publisher=Jam! Showbiz |date=December 4, 2008 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115060126/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/G/Geldof_Bob/2008/12/04/7628041-sun.html |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |url-status=usurped }}
March 14, 2010: Jon Montgomery, Olympian{{cite news |url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/hometown-basks-in-heros-glow-87638522.html |title=Hometown basks in hero's glow |work=Winnipeg Free Press |date=March 15, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100318052645/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/hometown-basks-in-heros-glow-87638522.html |archivedate=March 18, 2010 |url-status=live}}
March 28, 2010: Henry Winkler, actor{{cite news|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/happy-days-as-the-fonz-gets-key-to-winnipeg-1.496592 |title='Happy Days' as the Fonz gets key to Winnipeg |publisher=CTV News |date=March 28, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055619/http://www.ctvnews.ca/happy-days-as-the-fonz-gets-key-to-winnipeg-1.496592 |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}
July 11, 2010: Jonathan Toews, hockey player{{cite news |url=http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/34467-Chicagos-Jonathan-Toews-and-Stanley-Cup-get-rapturous-welcome-in-Winnipeg.html |title=Chicago's Jonathan Toews and Stanley Cup get rapturous welcome in Winnipeg |work=The Hockey News |date=July 11, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000259/http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/34467-Chicagos-Jonathan-Toews-and-Stanley-Cup-get-rapturous-welcome-in-Winnipeg.html |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all |access-date=November 11, 2012 }}
June 15, 2011: Gene Simmons, musician{{cite news|last=Romaniuk |first=Ross |url=http://www.winnipegsun.com/2011/06/15/kiss-star-given-key-to-city |title=KISS star given key to city |work=The Winnipeg Sun |date=June 15, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214318/http://www.winnipegsun.com/2011/06/15/kiss-star-given-key-to-city |archivedate=March 3, 2016 |url-status=live }}
September 12, 2011: Steve Nash, basketball player{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegsun.com/2011/09/12/nash-getting-key-to-the-city |title=Nash getting key to the city |work=The Winnipeg Sun |date=September 12, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122064301/http://www.winnipegsun.com/2011/09/12/nash-getting-key-to-the-city |archivedate=November 22, 2011 |url-status=live }}
October 19, 2012: Twyla Tharp, choreographer{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegsun.com/2012/10/19/twyla-tharp-getting-key-to-the-city |title=Twyla Tharp gets key to the city |work=The Winnipeg Sun |date=October 19, 2012 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130209115056/http://www.winnipegsun.com/2012/10/19/twyla-tharp-getting-key-to-the-city |archivedate=February 9, 2013 |url-status=live }}
August 12, 2013: Paul McCartney, musician{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/paul-mccartney-thrills-fans-at-winnipeg-concert-1.1357481 |title=Paul McCartney thrills fans at Winnipeg concert |publisher=CBC News |date=August 12, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010112049/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/paul-mccartney-thrills-fans-at-winnipeg-concert-1.1357481 |archivedate=October 10, 2013 |url-status=live }}
October 21, 2016: Teemu Selanne, NHL Player{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/teemu-selanne-key-city-winnipeg-1.3815438|title=Former Jets superstar Teemu Selanne gets key to the city|newspaper=CBC News|access-date=2016-10-22}}

New Brunswick

=[[Saint John, New Brunswick|Saint John]]=

May 18, 1933: R. B. Bennett, 11th prime minister of Canada{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DotTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PzgNAAAAIBAJ&pg=6037%2C4602106 |title=Bennett Travels East |work=The Leader-Post |date=May 17, 1933 |page=2}}

Newfoundland and Labrador

=[[St. John's Newfoundland|St. John's]]=

St. John's awards the Freedom of the City rather than a Key.

May 22, 1968: Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
October 10, 1970: Irish Ambassador Joseph Shields, Alderman D.C. MacLean, Provost of Ayr, Scotland, Alan O. Will of Bristol, England, Henry G.R. Mews
August 31, 1977: Andrew Crosbie
September 11, 1997: Paul Johnson
May 28, 2000: Drum Major William Tilley, Major Walter Learning, Colonel Adrian Heffernan
May 12, 2001: World Junior Championship Curling Team (Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols, Brent Hamilton, Mike Adam, Jamie Korab, Jeff Thomas)
November 15, 2004: Dr. Paul O'Neill
September 30, 2008: Dr. Nigel Rusted
June 24, 2010: John J. Murphy
May 19, 2016: Elinor Gill Ratcliffe, philanthropist{{cite news |last=Eaton |first=Jeremy |date=May 17, 2016 |title=Elinor Gill Ratcliffe to receive St. John's highest honour |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/city-hall-honours-gill-ratcliffe-1.3585129 |work=CBC News |location= |access-date=December 16, 2023}}
March 12, 2018: Shannie Duff, 12th mayor of St. John's{{cite news |author= |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Shannie Duff granted Freedom of the City honour for years of service to St. John's |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/shannie-duff-freedom-of-the-city-st-johns-1.4573554 |url-status=live |work=CBC News |location= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713144201/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/shannie-duff-freedom-of-the-city-st-johns-1.4573554 |archive-date=July 13, 2020 |access-date=December 2, 2024}}
November 22, 2021: Rotary Clubs of St. John's

Source: City of St. John's{{Cite web|url=https://www.stjohns.ca/en/recreation-culture/freedom-of-the-city.aspx|title=Freedom of the City|website=www.stjohns.ca|date=January 24, 2023 |publisher=City of St. John's|access-date=December 16, 2023}}

Ontario

=[[Brampton]]=

January 18, 1999: Michael Collins
July 31, 2011: Tyler Seguin, hockey player, following his Stanley Cup win{{cite web|url=http://www.brampton.ca/en/City-Hall/News/Documents/Media%20Releases/2011/Tyler%20Seguin%20receives%20Key%20to%20the%20City.pdf |title=Brampton honours hometown NHL champion with Key to the City |publisher=Brampton (press release) |date=July 31, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328171022/http://www.brampton.ca/en/City-Hall/News/Documents/Media%20Releases/2011/Tyler%20Seguin%20receives%20Key%20to%20the%20City.pdf |archivedate=March 28, 2012 |url-status=live }}
September 11, 2011: Akshay Kumar
September 11, 2011: Russell Peters
June 17, 2013: George "Potsy" Burrows, war veteran and Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee{{cite news|last=Douglas|first=Pam|title=Special surprise for war vet|url=http://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/3843434-special-surprise-for-war-vet/|accessdate=5 July 2013|newspaper=Brampton Guardian|date=17 June 2013|location=Brampton ON}}
July 1, 2013: Anthony Bennett, basketball player, after being drafted first overall in the 2013 NBA draft{{cite news |last=Douglas |first=Pam |date=July 2, 2013 |title=Basketball star gets key to the city |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/basketball-star-gets-key-to-the-city/article_e0162c3b-ef87-5509-b1a3-0363ef525e11.html? |work=Brampton Guardian |location=Brampton, Ontario |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
August 26, 2016: Tristan Thompson, basketball player{{cite news |last=Valido |first=Victoria |date=August 26, 2016 |title=NBA star Tristan Thompson visits hometown of Brampton, receives key to city |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/thompson-visits-brampton-receives-key-to-city-1.3737542 |work=CBC News |location=Toronto, Ontario |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
December 20, 2017: Jonathan Osorio, soccer player{{cite news |last=Rosella |first=Louie |date=December 20, 2017 |title=Toronto FC midfielder, MLS Cup champion gets a hero's welcome in Brampton |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/life/video-toronto-fc-midfielder-mls-cup-champion-gets-a-heros-welcome-in-brampton/article_ed680c0d-2298-5734-aa57-384d0fa90914.html? |work=Brampton Guardian |location=Brampton, Ontario |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
November 25, 2019: William G. Davis, premier of Ontario{{cite news |last=Frisque |first=Graeme |date=November 27, 2019 |title=Mayor presents former Ontario premier William 'Brampton Billy' Davis with key to city |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/mayor-presents-former-ontario-premier-william-brampton-billy-davis-with-key-to-city/article_031b3c2e-60b3-55b8-a49a-2d0fc6049c6e.html |work=Brampton Guardian |location=Brampton, Ontario |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
December 20, 2021: Henry Verschuren
June 6, 2022: Ogiame Atuwatse III{{cite news |author= |date=June 6, 2022 |title=Olu of Warri presented with key to City of Brampton |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/olu-of-warri-presented-with-key-to-city-of-brampton/ |work=Vanguard |location=Lagos, Nigeria |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
April 18, 2023: Gurbax Malhi, member of Parliament{{cite news |last=Noori |first=Qiam |date=April 21, 2023 |title=Former Brampton politician Gurbax Singh Malhi awarded with key to the city |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/former-brampton-politician-gurbax-singh-malhi-awarded-with-key-to-the-city/article_567ba6d6-2ffc-59fd-8c14-2b13e3d6fb2b.html |work=Brampton Guardian |location=Brampton, Ontario |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
February 27, 2024: Marc Andrews, deputy chief of police{{cite news |last=Frisque |first=Graeme |date=March 1, 2024 |title=Deputy police chief latest recipient of Brampton key to city |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/deputy-police-chief-latest-recipient-of-brampton-key-to-city/article_d2eb4813-6f48-52e7-899f-2060d0bb0561.html |work=Brampton Guardian |location=Brampton, Ontario |access-date=October 31, 2024}}

Source: City of Brampton{{cite web |url=https://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/Protocol-Office/Pages/Keys-to-City.aspx |title=Keys to the City |author= |date= |website=Protocol Office |publisher=City of Brampton |access-date=December 21, 2023 |quote=}}

=[[Burlington, Ontario|Burlington]]=

January 2019: Mike 'Beard Guy' Taylor
October 2019: City of Itabashi, Japan
January 2020: Gordon Schottlander
December 2020: Kendall Cooper
December 2020: Ian Elliott
October 2021: Jean Longfield
October 2021: Lisa Lunski
March 2022: Renata Fast
March 2022: Emma Maltais
July 2022: Burlington Teen Tour Band
May 2023: City of Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
July 2023: Beverly Kingdon
June 2024: Spoons
June 2024: Dan Lawrie
April 16, 2025: Sarah Harmer, musician{{cite news |last=Peesker |first=Saira |date=April 11, 2025 |title=Burlington to give musician Sarah Harmer key to the city as she fights quarry expansion |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/nelson-quarry-harmer-1.7507289 |work=CBC News |location=Hamilton, Ontario |publisher= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250413061755/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/nelson-quarry-harmer-1.7507289 |archive-date=April 13, 2025 |access-date=April 13, 2025}}{{cite web |author= |date= April 10, 2025 |title=2025 Key to the City Recipients Announced! |url=https://mariannemeedward.ca/2025-key-to-the-city/ |website=Marianne Meed Ward: Burlington Mayor |location= |publisher= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250413221500/https://mariannemeedward.ca/2025-key-to-the-city/ |archive-date=April 13, 2025 |access-date=April 13, 2025}}
April 16, 2025: Beverley Jacobs, community activist
April 16, 2025: Chris McKhool, musician and filmmaker

Source: City of Burlington{{cite web |url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/community-supports/key-to-the-city.aspx |title=Key to the City |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408200209/https://www.burlington.ca/en/community-supports/key-to-the-city.aspx |archivedate=April 8, 2024 |accessdate=June 27, 2024}}

=[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]]=

September 1998: Stone Cold Steve Austin{{cite news |last=Oliver|first=Greg |date=September 28, 1998 |title=Hamilton honours Stone Cold Steve Austin |url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/1998/09/28/hamilton-honours-austin/|work=Slam Wrestling |location=Hamilton, Ontario |page=|access-date=April 11, 2025}}

=[[Kingston, Ontario|Kingston]]=

August 29, 1991: The Tragically Hip{{cite news |last=Burliuk |first=Greg |date=August 30, 1991 |title=Hip recognized as 'true Kingstonians' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kingston-whig-standard-hip-recognize/137286218/ |work=The Kingston Whig-Standard |location=Kingston, Ontario |page=27 |access-date=December 23, 2023}}
June 18, 2013: Vicki Keith, marathon swimmer{{cite news|url=http://www.ckwstv.com/news/kingston/story.aspx?ID=1988226 |title=Keith Gets Key To The City |publisher=CKWS Television |date=June 19, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006164812/http://www.ckwstv.com/news/kingston/story.aspx?ID=1988226 |archivedate=October 6, 2013 |url-status=live }}
February 4, 2014: 424 Squadron SAR crew{{cite news |url=http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/news-template-standard.page?doc=424-squadron-sar-crew-presented-with-keys-to-city-of-kingston/hriyulcz |title=424 Squadron SAR crew presented with keys to City of Kingston |publisher=DND |date=February 11, 2014 }}
December 7, 2016: Arthur B. McDonald, physicist{{cite web |url=https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/neutrinos-nobel-and-nature-universe |url-status=live |title=Neutrinos, Nobel and the Nature of the Universe |author= |date=December 8, 2016 |website=Queen’s Gazette |publisher=Queen's University |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324220100/https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/neutrinos-nobel-and-nature-universe |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |quote=}}

=[[London, Ontario|London]]=

August 27, 2022: Nazem Kadri, 2022 Stanley Cup champion{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx5fKWbNLj4|title= Nazem Kadri, 1st Muslim NHL player to win Stanley Cup, brings it home to London mosque |last=Global News|date=27 August 2022|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://london.ctvnews.ca/nazem-kadri-shares-stanley-cup-with-hometown-of-london-ont-1.6045002 |title=Nazem Kadri shares Stanley Cup with hometown of London, Ont. |last=Lale |first=Brent |date=27 August 2022 |website=CTV News London |access-date=27 August 2022 }}{{cite web |title=Nazem Kadri receives key to the city in his hometown of London |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/nazem-kadri-receives-key-city-hometown-london/ |website=Sportsnet |date=27 August 2022 |access-date=27 August 2022 |language=en}}

=[[Markham, Ontario|Markham]]=

June 27, 2010: Leonard Birchall and 351 Silverstar Air Cadet Squadron{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}}

=[[Mississauga]]=

April 12, 2017: Hazel McCallion, mayor of Mississauga{{Cite web|last=Williams|first=Rachel|date=April 13, 2017|url=https://www.mississauga.com/news-story/7241957-hazel-mccallion-honoured-with-key-to-the-city/|title=Hazel McCallion honoured with key to the city|website=Mississauga.com|access-date=June 24, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Newport|first=Ashley|date=April 12, 2017|url=https://www.insauga.com/hazel-mccallion-set-to-receive-key-to-the-city-of-mississauga|title=Hazel McCallion Set to Receive Key to the City of Mississauga|website=www.insauga.com}}
September 15, 2019: Bianca Andreescu, tennis player, after her 2019 US Open – Women's Singles Championship{{Cite news|last=Westoll|first=Nick|date=September 15, 2019|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5905152/bianca-andreescu-rally-mississauga/|title=Bianca Andreescu being honoured with celebration in Mississauga|work=Global News|access-date=September 15, 2019|language=en}}
November 14, 2019: Mohamad Fakih, businessperson{{Cite web|url=https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/mississauga-mayor-bonnie-crombie-presents-dr-mohamad-fakih-with-the-key-to-the-city/|title=Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Presents Dr. Mohamad Fakih with the Key to the City|date=November 15, 2019|website=City of Mississauga}}
November 2019: Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore of Triumph{{cite web |url=https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/mississauga-mayor-presents-keys-to-the-city-to-members-of-the-band-triumph/ |url-status=live |title=Mississauga Mayor Presents Keys to the City to Members of the band Triumph |author= |date=November 25, 2019 |website= |publisher=City of Mississauga |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302101849/https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/mississauga-mayor-presents-keys-to-the-city-to-members-of-the-band-triumph/ |archive-date=March 2, 2024 |access-date=June 24, 2024 |quote=}}
March 3, 2022: Lawrence Loh, medical officer of health for the Region of Peel during the COVID-19 pandemic{{Cite web|url=https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/mayor-crombie-presents-dr-loh-with-key-to-the-city-for-unprecedented-leadership-during-global-pandemic/|title=Mayor Crombie Presents Dr. Loh with Key to the City for Unprecedented Leadership during Global Pandemic|date=March 3, 2022|website=City of Mississauga|access-date=June 24, 2024}}
December 13, 2023: Nav Bhatia, Toronto Raptors superfan{{cite web |url=https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/mississauga-mayor-bonnie-crombie-presents-nav-bhatia-with-the-key-to-the-city/ |url-status=live |title=Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie presents Nav Bhatia with the Key to the City |author= |date=December 14, 2023 |website= |publisher=City of Mississauga |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127190900/https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/mississauga-mayor-bonnie-crombie-presents-nav-bhatia-with-the-key-to-the-city/ |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |access-date=June 24, 2024 |quote=}}

Other recipients include Yoshinori Takenaka and Walter Kawiecki.{{cite web |url=http://www.mhfh.com/kawiecki-walter-andrew-jr/ |url-status=dead |title=Kawiecki – Walter Andrew Jr. (obit.) |publisher=McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031229/https://mhfh.com/kawiecki-walter-andrew-jr/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016}}

=[[Niagara Falls, Ontario|Niagara Falls]]=

February 25, 2022: Erika Casupanan, winner of Survivor 41{{cite news |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8646778/canada-survivor-winner-niagara-falls-key/ |title='Survivor' season 41 winner from Niagara Falls, Ont. gets key to the city |work=Global News |date=February 25, 2022|last=Mitchell|first=Don}}
May 16, 2022: Howie Mandel, actor and comedian{{cite news |last=Law |first=John |date=May 16, 2022 |title=Niagara Falls key to the city 'means a lot' to Howie Mandel |url=https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/entertainment/niagara-falls-key-to-the-city-means-a-lot-to-howie-mandel/article_90b8dcea-c890-5250-a31f-b22a01997ec1.html |url-status=live |work=Niagara Falls Review |location=Niagara Falls, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216135735/https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/entertainment/niagara-falls-key-to-the-city-means-a-lot-to-howie-mandel/article_90b8dcea-c890-5250-a31f-b22a01997ec1.html |archive-date=December 16, 2023 |access-date=December 16, 2023}}
October 9, 2024: Wayne Thomson{{cite news |last=Goldberg |first=Jay |date=October 15, 2024 |title=Niagara Falls gives Thomson keys to the city |url=https://niagaraindependent.ca/niagara-falls-gives-thomson-keys-to-the-city/ |url-status=live |work=The Niagara Independent |location=Niagara Falls, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203033025/https://niagaraindependent.ca/niagara-falls-gives-thomson-keys-to-the-city/ |archive-date=December 3, 2024 |access-date=December 2, 2024}}

=[[Ottawa]]=

December 20, 1902: Mary Caroline Grey (Lady Minto)
January 28, 1922: Julian Byng and Evelyn Byng (Lord and Lady Byng){{cite news |author= |date=January 30, 1922 |title=Winter Carnival Opens at Ottawa |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-winter-carnival-opens-at-ott/136860788/ |work=The Gazette |location=Montreal, Quebec |access-date=December 15, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
April 25, 1935: Frank Boucher, hockey player{{cite news |last=Shields |first=Tommy |date=April 26, 1935 |title=Quintet of Hockey Champions Feted |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-quintet-of-hockey-cha/137223158/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page =10 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
April 25, 1935: Alec Connell, hockey player
April 25, 1935: Stewart Evans, hockey player
April 25, 1935: Tommy Gorman, hockey player
April 25, 1935: Frank Nighbor, hockey player
April 25, 1935: Basil O'Meara, sports journalist for the Montreal Star
April 25, 1935: Allan Shields, hockey player
September 25, 1935: Roberte Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough{{cite news |author= |date=September 30, 1935 |title=Their Excellencies Express Gratitude |url=https://www.newspapers.com |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=3 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
November 4, 1935: John Buchan and Susan Buchan (Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir){{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=51ovAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G9sFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2867%2C318612 |title=Gold key to city being presented to Their Excellencies |work=Ottawa Citizen |date=October 25, 1935}}
March 10, 1937: Cecilia Colledge, British figure skater{{cite news |author= |date=March 10, 1937 |title=Miss Colledge Is Given Key to City at Reception Today |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-miss-colledge-is-give/137252858/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=2 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
June 19, 1937: South African lawn bowling team{{cite news |author= |date=June 19, 1937 |title=Bowlers Greeted By Mayor Lewis; Get Key To City |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-bowlers-greeted-by-ma/137252655/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=1 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
January 23, 1938: Archibald Jacob Freiman, businessman, and Lillian Freiman, philanthropist{{cite news |author= |date=January 24, 1938 |title=A.J. Freiman, President Of Canadian Zionists, Sees Great Advantage |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-aj-freiman-preside/137252530/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=15 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
April 15, 1939: Megan Taylor, British figure skater{{cite news |author= |date=April 16, 1939 |title=Megan Taylor Is Disappointed Arrives Too Late for Hockey Game |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-megan-taylor-is-disap/137252317/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=7 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
May 6, 1940: Walter D. Head, international president of Rotary{{cite news |author= |date=May 6, 1940 |title=Warm Greeting Given Visiting Men Of Rotary |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-warm-greeting-given-v/137252157/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=1 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
December 1941: Winston Churchill
August 28, 1946: Bernard Montgomery, British army officer{{cite news |author= |date=August 29, 1946 |title=Lord Montgomery Given Gilded Key to Ottawa |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-lord-montgomery-given/137244712/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page= |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
March 9, 1948: Barbara Ann Scott, after winning the figure skating gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_ylkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nXsNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1674%2C979441 |title=Barbara Ann acclaimed by Ottawans |work=The Calgary Herald |date=March 9, 1948}}
December 21, 1948: J. E. Stanley Lewis, mayor of Ottawa{{cite news |author= |date=December 22, 1948 |title=Mayor Lewis Presides At Final B Of C Meet |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-mayor-lewis-presides/137244176/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=17 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
September 8, 1951: Denys Lowson, Lord Mayor of London{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9ylgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=824NAAAAIBAJ&pg=7134%2C944023 |title=Lord Mayor of London has brief reception at Ottawa |work=Saskatoon Star-Phoenix |date=September 10, 1951}}
October 12, 1951: Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, four months before her accession to the throne{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=keVjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=J5MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7061%2C5731994 |title=Elizabeth on U.S.–Canada tie |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=October 12, 1951}}
February 9, 1952: Harold Alexander, the Governor General of Canada, upon leaving office{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Szg0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=HisJAAAAIBAJ&pg=4731%2C2643703 |title=Lord Alexander is given mementoes of Ottawa |work=Ottawa Citizen |date=February 13, 1952}}
November 16, 1954: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, former royal consort and mother to Queen Elizabeth II
September 12, 1955: Hubert Guerin, French ambassador to Canada{{cite news |author= |date=September 12, 1955 |title=Ambassador Guerin Gets Key to Ottawa From Mayor |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-ambassador-guerin-get/137239729/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=20 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 5, 1955: Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and eight provincial premiers – Leslie Frost (Ontario), Maurice Duplessis (Quebec), W. A. C. Bennett (British Columbia), Hugh John Flemming (New Brunswick), Douglas Lloyd Campbell (Manitoba), Henry Hicks (Nova Scotia), Alexander Wallace Matheson (Prince Edward Island), and Ernest Manning (Alberta) – during a First Ministers' conference{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TtAxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WuMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4913%2C1119015 |title=Vivacious Mayor Whitton hosts visiting tax dignitaries at civic reception, loaded with good food but dry as a bone |work=Ottawa Citizen |date=October 6, 1955}}
October 11, 1955: Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood{{cite news |author= |date=October 11, 1955 |title=Princess Mary Receives Keys To the City |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-princess-mary-receive/137239385/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page =1 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
June 27, 1956: Archibald Nye, high commissioner for the United Kingdom{{cite news |author= |date=June 28, 1956 |title=Sir Archibald Receives Key to the City |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-sir-archibald-receive/137236445/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=2 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
December 12, 1956: George A. Drew, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, upon his retirement{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bdoxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1uMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2992%2C2945800 |title=Key of the city is given to Drew |work=Ottawa Citizen |date=December 12, 1956}}
March 10, 1960: Anne Heggtveit, Olympic skier{{cite news |last=Attfield |first=Don |date=March 11, 1960 |title=Anne's Welcome 'Fit For Queen' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hamilton-spectator-annes-welcome-f/137253079/ |work=The Hamilton Spectator |agency=The Canadian Press |location= |page=19 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
April 7, 1961: Harold Macmillan, British prime minister{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mzwyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MOUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=7383%2C2068613 |title=Present keys to Macmillan at City Hall |work=Ottawa Citizen |date=April 7, 1961}}
April 3, 1962: Francis Lacoste, French ambassador to Canada{{cite news |author= |date=April 4, 1962 |title=French Ambassador Feted at City Hall |url=https://www.newspapers.com |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=7 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 10, 1963: Derick Heathcoat-Amory, 1st Viscount Amory, high commissioner for the United Kingdom{{cite news |author= |date=October 9, 1963 |title=Lord Amory receiving key |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-lord-amory-receiving/137233350/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=42 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
May 23, 1967: Roland Michener, governor general, and Norah Michener, chatelaine of Rideau Hall{{cite news |author= |date=May 24, 1967 |title=A Day of Keys and Roses |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-a-day-of-keys-and-ros/137229570/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 22, 2023}}
February 27, 1968: Nancy Greene, Olympic skier{{cite news |last=Kernaghan |first=Jim |date=February 28, 1968 |title=Barrage of receptions can't stop Nancy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-barrage-of-receptions-c/137224678/ |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=20 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}{{cite news |author= |date=February 26, 1968 |title=Ottawa Hails Nancy Tuesday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-ottawa-hails-nancy-tu/137224696/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=12 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}{{cite news |author= |date=February 22, 1968 |title=Tuesday is Greene day here |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-tuesday-is-greene-day/137224717/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=20 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 17, 1968: Pierre Trudeau, prime minister{{cite news |author= |date=October 17, 1968 |title=Ottawa's gold key for Pierre |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-calgary-albertan-ottawas-gold-key-f/137209276/ |work=The Albertan |location=Calgary, Alberta |page=3 |access-date=December 21, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
November 22, 1969: Russ Jackson, football player
August 25, 1972: Paul Anka, singer, songwriter, and actor{{cite news |last=Jutras |first=Catherine |date=August 26, 1972 |title=Ottawa honors Anka |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-ottawa-honors-anka/137149763/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=3 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}{{cite news |last=Wylie |first=John |date=August 26, 1972 |title=Paul Anka receives tributes, civic honors, and that long-awaited applause |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-paul-anka-receives-tr/137149837/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=3 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 24, 1973: Bill Westwick, sportswriter for the Ottawa Journal, at a testimonial dinner held in the Château Laurier{{cite news|title=Dinner to honour Bill Westwick|date=October 9, 1973|newspaper=Ottawa Journal|location=Ottawa, Ontario|page=33|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94374476/westwick-1973/}}{{free access}}{{cite news|title=City Westwick loved returns that love|last=Redmond|first=Gerry|date=October 25, 1973|newspaper=Ottawa Journal|location=Ottawa, Ontario|page=21|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94374847/westwick-1973/}}{{free access}}
November 6, 1973: National Arts Centre Orchestra
August 1974: Rich Little, impressionist{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=IL0yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ee0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=2801%2C2187543 |title=Key to the city for Rich Little |work=Ottawa Citizen |date=August 7, 1974}}
October 20, 1974: Moe Racine, offensive lineman for the Ottawa Rough Riders{{cite news |last=Koffman |first=Jack |date=October 1, 1974 |title=A day for Moe in season No. 17 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-a-day-for-moe-in-seas/137136945/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=21 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}{{cite news |last=MacCabe |first=Eddie |date=October 21, 1974 |title=Moe Racine has his day |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-moe-racine-has-his-da/137137012/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=17 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 9, 1976: HMCS Carleton
November 4, 1977: F. R. Crawley, filmmaker{{cite news |last=Wylie |first=John |date=November 5, 1977 |title=Crawley honored by board of trade |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-crawley-honored-by-bo/137038499/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=3 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
August 26, 1980: Ken Taylor, ambassador to Iran during the Iran hostage crisis{{cite news |last=McLaughlin |first=Paula |date=August 27, 1980 |title=Taylor's caper becomes 'joint' effort |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-journal-taylors-caper-become/136998806/ |work=Ottawa Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=1 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 15, 1983: Lorne Greene
March 14, 1984: Gaétan Boucher, speed skating Olympic champion{{cite news |last1=Barron |first1=Sherri |last2=Miller |first2=Jacquie |date=March 14, 1984 |title=Ottawa may honor Boucher by building speed skating rink |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-ottawa-may-honor-bouc/136977374/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=2 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
September 5, 1984: Sue Holloway, Olympic cross-country skier and canoeist{{cite news |last=Cleary |first=Martin |date=November 15, 1984 |title=Holloway to retire from canoeing competition |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-holloway-to-retire-fr/136998351/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=37 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
September 5, 1984: Linda Thom, Olympic shooter
November 11, 1984: William Hutt, actor{{cite news |author= |date=November 15, 1984 |title=Ottawa uncorks bubbly for actor William Hutt |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-ottawa-uncorks-bubbly-f/136997891/ |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=F1 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
December 10, 1984: Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space{{cite news |last=McGugan |first=Ian |date=December 11, 1984 |title=Another big step for Garneau – he gets city keys |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Tr8yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ve8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=4158%2C113765 |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=B1 |access-date=December 17, 2023}}
August 28, 1986: Richard Beecroft, multiple sclerosis research activist{{cite news |last=Evenson |first=Brad |date=August 29, 1986 |title=Beercroft welcomed as a hero |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-beercroft-welcomed-as/136976949/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=A1 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 27, 1986: Rick Hansen, paralympian
March 2, 1988: Elizabeth Manley, figure skater{{cite news |last=Evenson |first=Brad |date=March 3, 1988 |title=Ottawa adds to Manley's honors |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-ottawa-adds-to-manley/136976346/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=B3 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
January 13, 1989: Brian Kilrea, general manager of the Ottawa 67's{{cite news |last=Mayoh |first=Rick |date=January 14, 1989 |title=Bulls crash party night for 67's |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-bulls-crash-party-nig/136976100/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=F2 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
May 4, 1989: Frank Clair, general manager of the Ottawa Rough Riders{{cite news |last=Warren |first=Ken |date=May 5, 1989 |title=Ottawa honors a CFL legend |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-ottawa-honors-a-cfl-l/136975821/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=D1 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
November 6, 1989: Corazon Aquino, president of the Philippines
October 24, 1990: Brian Law and the National Arts Centre Orchestra
May 10, 1991: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem Grand Priory of Canada
June 21, 1991: Ken Summers, naval officer{{cite news |last=Mooney |first=Paul |date=June 22, 1991 |title=Canadians pay tribute to troops for their role in Gulf War |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kingston-whig-standard-canadians-pay/136936037/ |work=The Kingston Whig-Standard |location=Kingston, Ontario |page=1 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 13, 1994: Dan Aykroyd, comedian and actor{{cite news |last=Kenny |first=Eoin |date=October 14, 1994 |title=Aykroyd returns to Ottawa for a 'key' home-town visit |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/waterloo-region-record-aykroyd-returns-t/169096283/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Record |location=Kitchener, Ontario |page=C5 |via=Newspapers.com |agency=Canadian Press}}
March 8, 1996: Alanis Morissette, musician{{cite news |last=Provencher |first=Norman |date=March 9, 1996 |title=Alanis unlocks Ottawa |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-alanis-unlocks-ottawa/136930660/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=A1 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
July 7, 1997: Angela Hewitt, classical pianist
August 22, 1997: Bruce Cockburn, musician{{cite news |last=Saxberg |first=Lynn |date=August 24, 1997 |title=Cockburn rediscovers his inner Child |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-1997-aug-24-ottawa/50986540/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=A9 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
February 12, 1998: Bryan Adams, musician{{cite news |last=Provencher |first=Norman |date=February 12, 1998 |title=Hero's welcome for famous native son |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-adams-the-apple-of-al/136929997/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=F3 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
February 20, 1998: Peter Jennings, news anchor{{cite news |last=Roston |first=Margo |date=February 21, 1998 |title=Hero's welcome for famous native son |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-heros-welcome-for-fa/136929861/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=C1 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
September 25, 1998: The University of Ottawa, 150-year anniversary
February 19, 1999: Peter Mansbridge, news anchor{{cite news |last=Leydier |first=Kelly |date=February 20, 1999 |title=Ottawa will always be 'home' to the voice of CBC |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-ottawa-will-always-be/136929473/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=C3 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
November 12, 1999: Dave Smith, businessman and philanthropist{{cite news |last=Rogers |first=Dave |date=November 13, 1999 |title=Philanthropist receives Ottawa's highest honour |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-philanthropist-receiv/136929201/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=C7 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
May 17, 2000: Yousuf Karsh and Malak Karsh, photographers{{cite news |last=Prentice |first=Michael |date=May 18, 2000 |title=Ottawa, Karsh brothers exchange tributes |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-ottawa-karsh-brother/136928964/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=D3 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
August 2, 2000: Jim Watson, mayor of Ottawa
September 20, 2000: Margaret Atwood, author{{cite news |last=Lofaro |first=Tony |date=September 21, 2000 |title=Atwood accepts keys to city |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-atwood-accepts-keys-t/136928407/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=C1 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
December 6, 2000: Max Keeping, broadcaster
April 11, 2001: Ben Franklin, mayor of Nepean{{cite news |author= |date=April 12, 2001 |title=Ben Franklin |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-ben-franklin/136903847/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=D4 |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
November 14, 2001: Bradley Family of Navan{{cite news |last=Wake |first=Bev |date=November 15, 2001 |title=Navan family gets key to city |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-navan-family-gets-key/136956615/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=B6 |access-date=December 17, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
May 9, 2002: Princess Margriet of the Netherlands
December 18, 2002: Willard and Wyatt McWilliams, founders of Hay West{{cite news |author= |date=December 19, 2002 |title=Hay West organizers receive keys to the city |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-hay-west-organizers-r/136889534/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=B6 |access-date=December 15, 2003 |via=newspapers.com}}
June 25, 2003: Mike Nemesvary, professional skier and quadriplegic activist{{cite news |last=Prentice |first=Michael |date=June 19, 2003 |title=Hot new Ottawa restaurant leaves customers 'raving' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-hot-new-ottawa-restau/136888863/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
May 19, 2004: Jean Pigott, member of Parliament{{cite news |last=Lofaro |first=Tony |date=May 20, 2004 |title=Jean Pigott sets sights on giving still more to city she loves |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-jean-pigott-sets-sigh/136888180/}} and {{cite news |title=Jean: Fundraiser for favourite charities |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-jean-fundraiser-for/136888222/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |pages=B1–B2 |access-date=December 23, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
February 23, 2005: Shukri D'Jama, Sahra Habbene, Saadia Nuh, and Shoon Omar
March 9, 2005: Roland Armitage, mayor of West Carleton Township
June 6, 2005: Aga Khan IV, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network{{Cite web|url=https://www.akdn.org/press-release/aga-khan-and-governor-general-canada-initiate-delegation-ismaili-imamat|title=Aga Khan and Governor General of Canada initiate Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat {{!}} Aga Khan Development Network|website=www.akdn.org|access-date=2019-01-03}}
October 11, 2005: Gisèle Lalonde, mayor of Vanier, Ontario
March 23, 2006: Dashan (Mark Rowswell), comedian and television personality{{cite news |last=McGregor |first=Glen |date=March 22, 2006 |title=Anonymity to fade for Ottawa native who's a star in China |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-anonymity-to-fade-for/136880403/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
May 16, 2006: Dominic D'Arcy, the "Singing Policeman"{{cite web |url=http://ottawastart.com/story/4042.php |title=Ottawa's 'Singing Policeman' hits a new Key - one to the City |publisher=OttawaStart |date=May 16, 2006 |accessdate=November 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808180150/http://ottawastart.com/story/4042.php |archivedate=August 8, 2007 }}{{cite news |last=Lofaro |first=Tony |date=May 6, 2006 |title=Ottawa's 'singing policeman' to receive Key to the City |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-ottawas-singing-pol/136881224/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=May 6, 2006 |via=newspapers.com}}
June 21, 2006: William Commanda, Algonquin spiritual leader
May 29, 2007: The Commanding Officer of HMCS Ottawa{{cite web|url=http://ottawa.ca/en/city_hall/policiesadministration/protocol/symbols/hmcs_ottawa/index.html |title=HMCS Ottawa |publisher=City of Ottawa |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115151043/http://ottawa.ca/en/city_hall/policiesadministration/protocol/symbols/hmcs_ottawa/index.html |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |url-status=dead }}
November 26, 2008: Pierre Pagé, Ottawa city clerk
February 18, 2010: Reuven Bulka, writer and rabbi{{cite news |last=Lee |first=Vanessa |date=February 18, 2010 |title=Rabbi Bulka honoured with keys to the city |url=https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/rabbi-bulka-honoured-with-keys-to-the-city-1.484911 |work=CTV News |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
January 23, 2012: David Currie, conductor for the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra{{cite news |last=Phillips |first=Caroline |date=January 30, 2012 |title=All-Star bash was a big-league hit |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-all-star-bash-was-a-b/137299900/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=C5 |access-date=December 23, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
November 19, 2012: Community Foundation of Ottawa
July 8, 2013: Sandra Oh, actor{{cite news |last=Lofaro |first=Tony |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Sandra+receive+award+from+City+Ottawa+Grey+Anatomy+actress+will+given+City/8455381/story.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630022142/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Sandra+receive+award+from+City+Ottawa+Grey+Anatomy+actress+will+given+City/8455381/story.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |title=Sandra Oh to receive award from City of Ottawa |work=Ottawa Citizen |date=May 30, 2013 }}
March 3, 2015: Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators captain{{Cite news |last=Pearson |first=Matthew |url=https://ottawasun.com/2015/03/04/daniel-alfredsson-set-to-receive-ottawas-highest-honour |title=Daniel Alfredsson receives Ottawa's highest honour |work=Ottawa Sun |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
March 22, 2016: Beverley McLachlin, chief justice of Canada{{cite news |last=Pearson |first=Matthew |date=March 22, 2016 |title=5 things: Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin receives key to city |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/5-things-chief-justice-beverley-mclachlin-to-get-key-to-city |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
May 5, 2016: Alex Trebek, game show host and television personality{{cite news |author= |date=May 5, 2016 |title=Alex Trebek receives the Key to the City in Ottawa |url=https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/alex-trebek-receives-the-key-to-the-city-in-ottawa-1.2889601 |work=CTV News |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
March 20, 2017: Michel Picard, news anchor
May 11, 2017: Algonquin College, 50-year anniversary{{Cite web|url=http://ottawa.ca/en/news/algonquin-college-receive-key-city-ottawa|title=Algonquin College to receive Key to the City of Ottawa|last=Dept.|first=Service Innovation & Performance|date=2017-05-10|website=ottawa.ca|language=en|access-date=2017-05-11}}
June 18, 2017: Carleton University, 75-year anniversary{{cite web |url=https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/cu75-founding-day/ |title=CU75 Founding Day |last=Rubinstein |first=Dan |date= |website=Carleton Newsroom |publisher=Carleton University |access-date=December 16, 2023 |quote=}}
June 19, 2017: Sheila Fraser, Auditor General of Canada
September 7, 2017: Henry Burris, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback{{cite news |author= |date=September 8, 2017 |title=Henry Burris, former Redblacks QB, receives Key to the City |url=https://ottawastart.com/henry-burris-former-redblacks-qb-receives-key-to-the-city/ |work=Ottawa Start |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 16, 2023}}
December 4, 2017: Murray Sinclair, senator
April 18, 2018: David Johnston, governor general of Canada, and Sharon Johnston, author and viceregal consort of Canada{{cite news |author= |date=April 18, 2018 |title=Former governor general David Johnston and wife Sharon Johnston awarded key to the city |url=https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/former-governor-general-david-johnston-and-wife-sharon-johnston-awarded-key-to-the-city-1.3891518 |work=CTV News |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 16, 2023}}
April 28, 2018: Moe Atallah, founder of Newport Restaurant{{cite news |last=Senack |first=Charlie |date=December 12, 2018 |title=Hot meals to fill hearts and feed souls – Moe Atallah's Christmas tradition lives on |url=https://kitchissippi.com/2018/12/12/moe-atallah-christmas-dinner/ |work=Kitchissippi Times |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
May 17, 2018: Peter Herrndorf, president of the National Arts Centre{{cite web |url=https://alumni.dal.ca/news/alumni/peter-herrndorf-llb65-lld00-receives-key-city-ottawa/ |title=Peter A. Herrndorf (LLB'65, LLD'00) receives the Key to the City- Ottawa |author= |date=May 18, 2018 |website= |publisher=Dalhousie University |access-date=December 15, 2023 |quote=}}
June 14, 2018: Hélène Campbell, organ donation activist{{cite news |author= |date=June 15, 2018 |title=Hélène Campbell gets a key to the city, reveals second transplant |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/h%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne-campbell-key-city-transplant-1.4707237 |work=CBC News |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
November 1, 2018: Paul Dewar, member of Parliament{{cite news |last=Willing |first=Jon |date=November 2, 2018 |title=Paul Dewar receives city's highest honour, the key to the city |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/paul-dewar-receives-citys-highest-honour-the-key-to-the-city |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
April 29, 2019: Patrick Chan, Olympic figure skater
May 1, 2019: Maureen McTeer, author and lawyer{{cite news |last=Phillips |first=Caroline |date=May 3, 2019 |title=Women's advocate Maureen McTeer honoured with Key to the City |url=https://obj.ca/womens-advocate-maureen-mcteer-honoured-with-key-to-the-city/ |work=Ottawa Business Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
May 15, 2019: Dalton McGuinty, premier of Ontario
June 18, 2019: Ronald Caza, lawyer{{cite news |last=Olano |first=Gabriel |date=June 19, 2019 |title=Ottawa lawyer awarded key to the city |url=https://www.lawtimesnews.com/news/general/ottawa-lawyer-awarded-key-to-the-city/266895 |work=Law Times |location= |access-date=December 17, 2023}}
September 12, 2019: Sue Garvey, executive director of Cornerstone Housing for Women
March 8, 2022: Michaëlle Jean, governor general of Canada{{cite news |last=Phillips |first=Caroline |date=March 8, 2022 |title=Former governor general Michaëlle Jean is awarded Key to City on International Women's Day |url=https://obj.ca/former-governor-general-michaelle-jean-is-awarded-key-to-city-on-international-womens-day/ |work=Ottawa Business Journal |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
June 9, 2022: Vera Etches, Ottawa’s medical officer of health, and Ottawa Public Health{{cite news |last=Dubé |first=Dani-Elle |date=June 10, 2022 |title=Actor Ryan Reynolds among voices congratulating Ottawa's Dr. Vera Etches as recipient of key to the city |url=https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2022/06/10/actor-ryan-reynolds-among-voices-congratulating-ottawas-dr-vera-etches-as-recipient-of-key-to-the-city-5463762/ |work=CityNews |location= |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
June 16, 2022: Ottawa Citizen, 175-year anniversary{{cite news |last=Gillis |first=Megan |date=June 17, 2022 |title=Ottawa Citizen gets Key to the City to mark capital coverage since 1845 |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawa-citizen-gets-key-to-the-city-to-mark-capital-coverage-since-1845 |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
June 28, 2022: Brooke Henderson, professional golfer{{cite news |last=Raymond |first=Ted |date=June 28, 2022 |title=Canada's top golfer Brooke Henderson receives Ottawa's Key to the City |url=https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/canada-s-top-golfer-brooke-henderson-receives-ottawa-s-key-to-the-city-1.5965573 |work=CTV News |location=Ottawa, Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
September 15, 2022: James Duthie, sportscaster{{cite news |last=Jhalli |first=Anil |date=September 13, 2022 |title=James Duthie receiving Key to the City |url=https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2022/09/13/james-duthie-receiving-key-to-the-city-5816965/ |work=CityNews |location= |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
June 21, 2024: Team Homan, World champion curling team (Rachel Homan, Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew, Sarah Wilkes){{cite web |url=https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/team-homan-receives-key-city |url-status=live |title=Team Homan receives the Key to the City |author= |date=June 21, 2024 |website= |publisher=City of Ottawa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622000618/https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/team-homan-receives-key-city |archive-date=June 22, 2024 |access-date=June 24, 2024}}

Source: City of Ottawa{{cite web |url=https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-manager-administration-and-policies/office-protocol-and-intergovernmental-affairs/awards-and-recognition#section-3282e5f8-986f-478c-a9ad-0eb61ae151ec |title=Key to the City | City of Ottawa |accessdate=December 15, 2023 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115031249/http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/your-city-government/policies-and-administrative-structure/key-city |archivedate=2016-01-15 }}

=[[Pembroke, Ontario|Pembroke]]=

October 13, 2024: Jolan Wong, paralympian{{Cite web |url=https://pembroke.ca/en/news/pembroke-to-honour-jolan-wong-with-key-to-the-city.aspx |title=Pembroke to honour Jolan Wong with Key to the City |author= |date=October 4, 2024 |website= |publisher=City of Pembroke |access-date=October 31, 2024 |quote=}}
June 26, 2024: Jason Blaine, musician{{cite news |last=Dixon |first=Anthony |date=July 1, 2024 |title=City of Pembroke awards Jason Blaine with Key to the City for charitable contributions |url=https://www.pembrokeobserver.com/news/local-news/city-of-pembroke-awards-jason-blaine-with-key-to-the-city-for-charitable-contributions |work=Pembroke Observer |location=Pembroke, Ontario |access-date=October 31, 2024}}

=[[Peterborough, Ontario|Peterborough]]=

June 30, 2014: Corey Perry, Canadian hockey player{{cite web |author= |date=July 1, 2014 |title=Key to the city for Corey Perry |url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/key-to-the-city-for-corey-perry/article_003ee5b6-1bdf-5a14-86cb-d26913a925f8.html |url-status=live |work=The Peterborough Examiner |location=Peterborough, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052453/http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2014/06/30/key-to-the-city-for-corey-perry |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=December 19, 2023}}
December 8, 2017: Fleming College, 50-year anniversary{{cite news |author= |date=December 8, 2017 |title=Mayor Daryl Bennett presents keys to the city to Fleming College, Trent University after they mark their 50th anniversaries |url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/mayor-daryl-bennett-presents-keys-to-the-city-to-fleming-college-trent-university-after-they/article_e3cd7f29-aaa3-5413-8dc5-b8839e23f971.html |url-status=live |work=The Peterborough Examiner |location=Peterborough, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220024621/https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/mayor-daryl-bennett-presents-keys-to-the-city-to-fleming-college-trent-university-after-they/article_e3cd7f29-aaa3-5413-8dc5-b8839e23f971.html |archive-date=December 20, 2023 |access-date=December 19, 2023}}
December 8, 2017: Trent University
February 1, 2019: Ada Lee, singer{{cite news |author= |date=January 28, 2019 |title=Legendary singer Ada Lee to receive key to Peterborough at launch of Black History Month |url=https://kawarthanow.com/2019/01/28/legendary-singer-ada-lee-to-receive-key-to-peterborough-at-launch-of-black-history-month/ |url-status=live |work=kawarthaNOW |location= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613061934/https://kawarthanow.com/2019/01/28/legendary-singer-ada-lee-to-receive-key-to-peterborough-at-launch-of-black-history-month/ |archive-date=June 13, 2020 |access-date=March 3, 2024}}

Other recipients include Stompin' Tom Connors, Ronnie Hawkins, Bonnie Patterson, Thomas H. B. Symons, Paul Scholfield, and Dick Todd.{{cite news |author= |date= |title=Mayor Daryl Bennett presents keys to the city to Fleming College, Trent University after they mark their 50th anniversaries |url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/mayor-daryl-bennett-presents-keys-to-the-city-to-fleming-college-trent-university-after-they/article_e3cd7f29-aaa3-5413-8dc5-b8839e23f971.html |url-status=live |work=The Peterborough Examiner |location=Peterborough, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220031127/https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/mayor-daryl-bennett-presents-keys-to-the-city-to-fleming-college-trent-university-after-they/article_e3cd7f29-aaa3-5413-8dc5-b8839e23f971.html |archive-date=December 20, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}

=[[Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario|Sault Ste. Marie]]=

June 30, 2017: Roberta Bondar, astronaut{{Cite web|url=https://saultonline.com/2017/06/dr-roberta-bondar-receives-key-to-the-city-and-her-own-parkway/|title=Dr. Roberta Bondar Receives Key to the City and Her Own Parkway! | SaultOnline.com}}
July 19, 2023: Michael Amadio, 2023 Stanley Cup champion{{Cite web |date=2023-07-19 |title=VIDEO: Sault goes wild for Stanley Cup arrival |url=https://www.sootoday.com/local-sports/video-sault-goes-wild-for-stanley-cup-arrival-7298876 |access-date=2023-07-20 |website=SooToday.com |language=en}}
November 4, 2023: Joe Thornton, hockey player[https://www.facebook.com/MattShoe/posts/pfbid0cwXQV6QpeqW54Vjjwq8Gh2tVfrVzx9ehyrWLte5QrLgY94K3xibyWXo8RMhPzec7l], Key to the City for Jumbo Joe.

=[[Timmins]]=

August 16, 1947: Barbara Ann Scott, figure skater{{cite news |author= |date=August 16, 1947 |title=Freedom of Timmins for Barbara Ann |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sault-star-freedom-of-timmins-for-ba/137255308/ |work=The Sault Star |location=Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |page=2 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}{{cite news |author= |date=August 16, 1947 |title=Key for Barbara |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-bay-nugget-key-for-barbara/137255335/ |work=North Bay Nugget |agency=The Canadian Press |location=North Bay, Ontario |page=8 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
August 15, 1996: Shania Twain, singer{{cite news |author= |date=August 16, 1996 |title=Timmins out in force to greet Shania's return |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-phoenix-timmins-out-in-force-to-gre/137263404/ |work=Saskatoon StarPhoenix |location=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |page=D6 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}{{cite news |author= |date=August 15, 2018 |title=Shania Twain's 'overwhelming' trip back to her hometown |url=https://www.cbc.ca/archives/shania-twain-s-overwhelming-trip-back-to-her-hometown-1.4786065 |work=CBC News |location= |access-date=December 22, 2023}}

=[[Toronto]]=

June 7, 1998: Mickey Rooney{{cite news |last=Goddard |first=Peter |date=June 12, 1998 |title=Master of the photo op |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-master-of-the-photo-op/137431731/ |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=B8 |access-date=December 26, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
July 4, 1998: Bobby Curtola{{cite web |url=https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/awards-tributes/awards/key-to-the-city/ |title=Key to the City |date=August 16, 2017 |publisher=City of Toronto |accessdate=December 23, 2023}}
July 8, 1998: Sheldon Kennedy{{cite news |author= |date=July 9, 1998 |title=Sheldon Kennedy gets key to Toronto |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-sheldon-kennedy-gets/137588719/ |work=Ottawa Citizen |location=Ottawa, Ontario |page=A3 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
July 19, 1998: Bobby Rahal
July 26, 1998: Ed Mirvish{{cite news |last=James |first=Natalie |date=July 27, 1998 |title=Honest Ed given key to the city |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-honest-ed-given-key-to/137433070/ |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=B3 |access-date=December 26, 2023}}
August 27, 1998: Charles Adler
August 30, 1998: Roberto Leal
September 27, 1998: Nelson Mandela{{cite news |author= |date=November 8, 1998 |title=The Mayor's first year |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-the-mayors-first-year/138673791/ |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=A9 |access-date=January 13, 2024 |via=newspapers.com}}
November 27, 1998: Barbara Ann Scott-King
December 4, 1998: Johnny Lombardi
January 15, 1999: Yo-Yo Ma
February 11, 1999: David L. Gunn
April 15, 1999: Norman Jewison{{Cite news |last=DeMara |first=Bruce |date=1999-04-16 |title=Mayor moonstruck over Jewison |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-mayor-moonstruck-over-j/169096209/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Toronto Star |page=71 |via=Newspapers.com}}
July 21, 1999: Mickey Mouse
August 29, 1999: Frank Alvarez
August 29, 1999: Jorge Ferreira
September 17, 1999: Celine Dion{{Cite news |last=Powell |first=Betsy |date=1999-09-18 |title=Celine bids adieu to Toronto fans |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-celine-bids-adieu-to-to/169096217/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Toronto Star |page=8 |via=Newspapers.com}}
September 23, 1999: Jose Lello
September 29, 1999: Ron Huldai
October 5, 1999: Joe Foti{{cite news |last=DeMara |first=Bruce |date=October 6, 1999 |title=Barbecue king toasted with key to city |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-barbecue-king-toasted-w/138675307/ |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=B2 |access-date=January 13, 2024 |via=newspapers.com}}
February 11, 2000: Sharon, Lois & Bram
February 16, 2000: Archbishop Desmond Tutu{{cite news |author= |date=February 17, 2000 |title=Tutu, Lastman swap praise: key to city for archbishop, Olympic support for mayor |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/national-post-tutu-lastman-swap-praise/142548066/ |work=National Post |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=A22 |access-date=March 2, 2024 |via=newspapers.com}}
February 29, 2000: David Boothby, Chief of Police{{Cite news |last=DeMara |first=Bruce |date=2000-03-01 |title=Boothby honoured with key to the city |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-boothby-honoured-with-k/169096225/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Toronto Star |page=B3 |via=Newspapers.com}}
March 30, 2000: Neil Young and Donald Sutherland{{Cite news |last=Flynn |first=Andrew |date=2000-03-31 |title=Donald Sutherland, Neil Young added to Canada's Walk of Fame |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/waterloo-region-record-donald-sutherland/169096236/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Record |page=10 |publication-place=Kitchener, Ontario |via=Newspapers.com}}
June 1, 2000: Constantinos Stephanopoulos, president of the Hellenic Republic of Greece
July 23, 2000: Pramukh Swami Maharaj{{cite news |last=Csillag |first=Ron |date=July 29, 2000 |title=Temple to house Hindu museum |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/niagara-falls-review-temple-to-house-hin/142548454/ |work=Niagara Falls Review |agency=The Canadian Press |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=B6 |access-date=March 2, 2024 |via=newspapers.com}}
September 21, 2000: Barenaked Ladies, pop band{{cite news |last=McKay |first=John |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/B/Barenaked_Ladies/2000/09/21/pf-743121.html |title=Barenaked Ladies accept key to Toronto |publisher=Jam! Showbiz |date=September 21, 2000 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115073140/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/B/Barenaked_Ladies/2000/09/21/pf-743121.html |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |url-status=usurped }}
October 22, 2000: J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series of books{{cite news |last=Stoffman |first=Judy |date=October 23, 2000 |title='Terrified' of SkyDome date, Harry Potter author admits |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-terrified-of-skydome/142547355/}} and {{cite news |title=She's most relaxed with children |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-shes-most-relaxed-with/142547571/ |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=A1-A18 |access-date=March 2, 2024 |via=newspapers.com}}
January 22, 2001: Boris Spremo, photojournalist
May 23, 2001: Constantine II of Greece, King of Greece
May 26, 2001: Sylvester Stallone, actor
June 5, 2001: Sophia Loren, actress
October 16, 2001: Margaret Atwood{{Cite news |date=2001-10-16 |title=Symphony to get final $750,000 lifeline |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-symphony-to-get-final/169096249/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Toronto Star |page=D5 |via=Newspapers.com}} and Joni Mitchell{{cite book |last=Bego |first=Mark |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=18ENXRfNqy8C&pg=PA307 |title=Joni Mitchell |publisher=Taylor Trade Publications |year=2005 |page=307 |isbn=1589792211}}
November 18, 2001: Jackie Chan, action movie star, during a charity event{{cite news |last=Morrison |first=Jennifer |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Movies/Artists/C/Chan_Jackie/2001/11/19/pf-757244.html |title=T.O. honours Jackie Chan |publisher=Jam! Showbiz |date=November 19, 2001 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115092910/http://jam.canoe.ca/Movies/Artists/C/Chan_Jackie/2001/11/19/pf-757244.html |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |url-status=usurped }}
November 30, 2001: Blue Rodeo, alt-country band
May 27, 2002: Tiger Woods
June 8, 2002: Carlos Cesar
July 31, 2002: Thomas Rosica{{Cite news |last=DeMara |first=Bruce |date=2002-08-01 |title=City rewards World Youth Day planners |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-city-rewards-world-yout/144738899/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Toronto Star |page=D2 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{cite news |last=DeMara |first=Bruce |date=August 1, 2002 |title=City rewards World Youth Day planners |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-city-rewards-world-yout/144738899/ |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |page=D2 |access-date=April 4, 2002 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 4, 2002: Ronnie Hawkins{{Cite news |date=2002-10-05 |title=Rompin' Ronnie honoured for 40 years of rockabilly |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/waterloo-region-record-rompin-ronnie-ho/169096262/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Record |location=Kitchener, Ontario |page=C4 |via=Newspapers.com |agency=Canadian Press}}{{cite news |last=Lofaro |first=Tony |date=September 21, 2002 |title=Ailing Hawkins driven to sell car collection |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-vancouver-sun-ailing-hawkins-driven/137119256/ |access-date=December 20, 2023 |work=Vancouver Sun |agency=Ottawa Citizen}}
October 20, 2002: Muhammad Ali
November 2, 2002: Tony Dionisio
June 25, 2003: Mike Myers{{cite web|url=http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/9da959222128b9e885256618006646d3/0c584464b36a14dc85256df60045c901?OpenDocument |title=Mike Myers receives honours at Toronto City Council |publisher=Toronto City Hall |date=June 25, 2003 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111036/http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/9da959222128b9e885256618006646d3/0c584464b36a14dc85256df60045c901?OpenDocument |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}
July 8, 2003: Ferro Rodrigues
July 28, 2003: The people of Prince Edward Island{{Cite news |last=DeMara |first=Bruce |date=2003-07-29 |title=PEI's gift: Oysters and spuds |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-peis-gift-oysters-and/169096277/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Toronto Star |page=B4 |via=Newspapers.com}}
July 30, 2003: The Rolling Stones{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3109811.stm |title=Stones 'start up' Toronto |publisher=BBC News |date=July 31, 2003 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031002195302/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3109811.stm |archivedate=October 2, 2003 |url-status=live}}
July 31, 2003: Anson Carter{{cite web|url=http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/9da959222128b9e885256618006646d3/80cc8f2ddfcf207e85256df60045c948?OpenDocument |title=Media Advisory: Mayor Lastman to present Key to the City |publisher=Toronto City Hall |date=July 31, 2003 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051128/http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/9da959222128b9e885256618006646d3/80cc8f2ddfcf207e85256df60045c948?OpenDocument |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}
September 19, 2003: Nickelback{{cite web|url=http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/9da959222128b9e885256618006646d3/d154d7fb7d67bd1f85256df60045c9ab?OpenDocument |title=Nickelback takes 'The Long Road' to Toronto |publisher=Toronto City Hall |date=September 18, 2003 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726190649/http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/9da959222128b9e885256618006646d3/d154d7fb7d67bd1f85256df60045c9ab?OpenDocument |archivedate=July 26, 2018 |url-status=live }}
September 23, 2003: Case Ootes, deputy mayor
April 14, 2005: Julian Fantino, police chief{{cite web|url=http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/af1ffa833dc5afb485256dde005a4471/059f50c77e3f1ad285256fe300589f16?OpenDocument |title=Mayor David Miller presents his first Key to the City to Former Police Chief Julian Fantino |publisher=Toronto City Hall |date=April 14, 2005 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111029/http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/it/newsrel.nsf/af1ffa833dc5afb485256dde005a4471/059f50c77e3f1ad285256fe300589f16?OpenDocument |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}
October 23, 2010: Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama{{cite news |url=http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/international/article/97677 |title=Exiled Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama Arrives In Toronto |work=CityNews Toronto |date=October 22, 2010 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130119140720/http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/international/article/97677 |archivedate=January 19, 2013 |url-status=dead }}
June 21, 2012: George Cohon, founder of McDonald's in Canada{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1215123--rob-ford-to-give-mcdonald-s-canada-founder-george-cohon-key-to-the-city |title=Mayor Rob Ford gives McDonald's Canada founder George Cohon key to the city |work=The Toronto Star |date=June 21, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015175049/http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1215123--rob-ford-to-give-mcdonald-s-canada-founder-george-cohon-key-to-the-city |archivedate=October 15, 2012 |url-status=live }}
March 26, 2013: George Chuvalo, heavyweight boxer{{cite news |url=http://www.torontosun.com/2013/03/26/george-chuvalo-perseveres |title=George Chuvalo accepts key to Toronto with gratitude — and a broken heart |work=The Toronto Star|date=2013-11-17}}
August 20, 2013: Doug Holyday, deputy mayor{{cite news|last=Rider|first=David|title=Mayor Rob Ford to give Doug Holyday key to the city|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2013/08/19/mayor_ford_to_give_doug_holyday_key_to_the_city.html|accessdate=2013-08-30|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=2013-08-19}}{{cite news|last=Alcoba|first=Natalie|title=Doug Holyday accepts the key to the city from Toronto Mayor Rob Ford|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/08/20/doug-holy-accepts-the-key-to-the-city-from-toronto-mayor-rob-ford/|accessdate=2013-08-30|newspaper=National Post|date=2013-08-20}}
February 12, 2016: Drake{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/02/12/drake-gets-key-to-the-city-at-nba-all-star-celebrity-game.html|title=Drake gets key to the city at NBA all-star celebrity game|date=February 12, 2016|website=thestar.com}}
September 17, 2016: Rush, rock band{{cite news |author= |date=September 17, 2016 |title=Mayor John Tory gives rockers Rush the keys to Toronto |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-rush-key-to-city-1.3767243 |url-status=live |work=CBC News |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405070043/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-rush-key-to-city-1.3767243 |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |access-date=April 4, 2024}}
September 28, 2016: Paul Beeston, president emeritus of the Toronto Blue Jays{{cite news |last=Edwards |first=Colin |date=September 29, 2016 |title=Blue Jays president Beeston gets key to city |url=https://torontoobserver.ca/2016/09/29/blue-jays-president-beeston-gets-key-to-city/ |url-status=live |work=The Toronto Observer |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321182803/https://torontoobserver.ca/2016/09/29/blue-jays-president-beeston-gets-key-to-city/ |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |access-date=April 4, 2024}}
July 22, 2017: Mahant Swami Maharaj{{cite web | title='We're here to stay': Hindu community celebrates 10th anniversary of temple with Trudeau, Tory - CBC News | website=CBC | date=2017-07-22 | url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mahant-swami-maharaj-key-city-toronto-1.4217751 | access-date=2020-12-17}}
May 17, 2018: Susan Gapka, LGBT activist{{cite news |last=Rider |first=David |date=May 17, 2018 |title=First transgender person to be given key to the city in Toronto a 'role model and inspiration' |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/first-transgender-person-to-be-given-key-to-the-city-in-toronto-a-role-model/article_2949434a-7f69-50b4-83e9-dedf15abb473.html |url-status=live |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406120609/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/first-transgender-person-to-be-given-key-to-the-city-in-toronto-a-role-model/article_2949434a-7f69-50b4-83e9-dedf15abb473.html |archive-date=April 6, 2024 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}
June 22, 2018: Peter Oundjian, music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra{{cite news |last=Knope |first=Julia |date=June 22, 2018 |title='A lot of joy, but a lot of nostalgia': Toronto bids bittersweet farewell to TSO's Peter Oundjian |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/a-lot-of-joy-but-a-lot-of-nostalgia-toronto-bids-bittersweet-farewell-to-tso-s-peter-oundjian-1.4719194 |url-status=live |work=CBC News |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405042554/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/a-lot-of-joy-but-a-lot-of-nostalgia-toronto-bids-bittersweet-farewell-to-tso-s-peter-oundjian-1.4719194 |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}
June 23, 2018: Zanana Akande, first Black woman elected to the Ontario Legislature{{cite news |last=Teotonio |first=Isabel |date=June 23, 2018 |title=Toronto trailblazer Zanana Akande given Key to the City |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-trailblazer-zanana-akande-given-key-to-the-city/article_a94242a1-2a88-57d4-aec2-caf90f89f1fa.html |url-status=live |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406121132/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-trailblazer-zanana-akande-given-key-to-the-city/article_a94242a1-2a88-57d4-aec2-caf90f89f1fa.html |archive-date=April 6, 2024 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}
June 25, 2018: Fran Sonshine, national chair of the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem
June 30, 2018: Patricia Moore, activist
July 25, 2018: Wilmot and Judy Matthews, philanthropists
June 17, 2019: The Toronto Raptors, NBA team{{cite news |last1=Goodfield |first1=Kayla |last2=DeClerq |first2=Katherine |date=June 17, 2019 |title='Every door to the city is open to you': Toronto Raptors given key to the city at victory rally |url=https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/every-door-to-the-city-is-open-to-you-toronto-raptors-given-key-to-the-city-at-victory-rally-1.4469436 |url-status=live |work=CTV News |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531044717/https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/every-door-to-the-city-is-open-to-you-toronto-raptors-given-key-to-the-city-at-victory-rally-1.4469436 |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}
September 5, 2019: Robbie Robertson, Canadian musician{{cite news |author= |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Musician Robbie Robertson awarded key to the city by Toronto Mayor John Tory |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/robbie-robertson-key-to-the-city-1.5272688 |url-status=live |work=CBC News |agency=The Canadian Press |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823112932/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/robbie-robertson-key-to-the-city-1.5272688 |archive-date=August 23, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}
November 25, 2021: Gordon Lightfoot, singer{{cite news |last1=Rocca |first1=Ryan |last2=Rodrigues |first2=Gabby |date=November 25, 2021 |title=Gordon Lightfoot given key to the city by Toronto mayor as Massey Hall reopens |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8403952/gordon-lightfoot-key-to-the-city-toronto/ |url-status=live |work=Global News |location= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824175717/https://globalnews.ca/news/8403952/gordon-lightfoot-key-to-the-city-toronto/ |archive-date=August 24, 2022 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}
December 8, 2021: Andy Kim, singer{{cite news |last=Wheeler |first=Brad |date=December 9, 2021 |title=Five highlights from Andy Kim's Christmas Show at Toronto's Massey Hall |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-five-highlights-from-andy-kims-christmas-show-at-torontos-massey-hall/ |url-status=live |work=Globe and Mail |location= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211224526/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-five-highlights-from-andy-kims-christmas-show-at-torontos-massey-hall/ |archive-date=December 11, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}{{subscription required}}
May 11, 2022: John Honderich, journalist{{cite news |last=Kopun |first=Francine |date=May 11, 2022 |title='He believed in Toronto before it was fashionable to believe in Toronto.' Longtime Star publisher John Honderich honoured with key to the city |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/he-believed-in-toronto-before-it-was-fashionable-to-believe-in-toronto-longtime-star-publisher/article_116c1e01-db78-548e-bb24-1b2442eee28f.html |url-status=live |work=Toronto Star |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406124110/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/he-believed-in-toronto-before-it-was-fashionable-to-believe-in-toronto-longtime-star-publisher/article_116c1e01-db78-548e-bb24-1b2442eee28f.html |archive-date=April 6, 2024 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}
September 23, 2022: Deborah Cox, singer
September 25, 2022: Aga Khan IV, Imam of Nizari Ismailis{{cite news |author= |date=September 25, 2022 |title=Toronto gives spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, key to the city |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/aga-khan-key-to-toronto-1.6595348 |url-status=live |work=CBC News |location=Toronto, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016193144/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/aga-khan-key-to-toronto-1.6595348 |archive-date=October 16, 2022 |access-date=April 6, 2024}}
October 24, 2024: Martha Friendly, childcare advocate

Source: City of Toronto

=[[Windsor, Ontario|Windsor]]=

May 9, 2009: Windsor Spitfires junior ice hockey team, for winning the J. Ross Robertson Cup{{cite news |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3821330 |title=Windsor Mayor Francis Gives Spitfires Key to the City of Windsor |publisher=OurSports Central |date=May 10, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604141347/http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3821330 |archivedate=June 4, 2011 |url-status=live}}
April 15, 2010: Bill Clinton, president of the United States{{cite news |author= |date=April 16, 2010 |title=Clinton speaks climate change in Windsor |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/clinton-speaks-climate-change-in-windsor-1.955917 |url-status=live |work=CBC News |location=Windsor, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626214921/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/clinton-speaks-climate-change-in-windsor-1.955917 |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |access-date=June 26, 2024}}
July 1, 2010: Joel Quenneville, head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks{{cite news |last=Bolichowski |first=Jeff |date=July 2, 2010 |title=Stanley Cup steals the show |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-windsor-star-stanley-cup-steals-the/150054842/ |work=Windsor Star |location=Windsor, Ontario |page=A5 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |via=newspapers.com}}
November 7, 2012: Richie Hawtin, electronic musician{{cite news |last=Pearson |first=Craig |date=November 7, 2012 |title=Richie Hawtin handed key to City of Windsor |url=https://windsorstar.com/entertainment/richie-hawtin-handed-key-to-city |url-status=live |work=Windsor Star |location=Windsor, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118220431/https://windsorstar.com/entertainment/richie-hawtin-handed-key-to-city |archive-date=November 18, 2018 |access-date=June 25, 2024}}
November 17, 2014: Eddie Francis, mayor of Windsor{{cite news |last=Vlasveld |first=Mike |date=November 17, 2014 |title=Council Enjoys Final Meeting |url=https://windsornewstoday.ca/news/2014/11/17/council-enjoys-final-meeting |url-status=live |work=Windsor News Today |location=Windsor, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130174357/https://windsornewstoday.ca/news/2014/11/17/council-enjoys-final-meeting |archive-date=January 30, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024}}
April 20, 2015: The Windsor Lancers{{cite web |url=https://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2015-04-21/university-windsor-lancers-men%E2%80%99s-track-and-field-team-and-women%E2%80%99s-basketball |url-status=live |title=City of Windsor honours Lancer Women's Basketball team at Council meeting |author= |date=April 22, 2015 |website= |publisher=University of Windsor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001153358/https://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2015-04-21/university-windsor-lancers-men%E2%80%99s-track-and-field-team-and-women%E2%80%99s-basketball |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |quote=}}
September 13, 2015: Dennis Solet, long-term cancer survivor{{cite news |author= |date=September 13, 2015 |title=Courageous Windsor man battling cancer receives key to the city |url=https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/courageous-windsor-man-battling-cancer-receives-key-to-the-city-1.2561246 |url-status=live |work=CTV News |location=Windsor, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215091101/https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/courageous-windsor-man-battling-cancer-receives-key-to-the-city-1.2561246 |archive-date=February 15, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024}}
October 24, 2016: Commander Michael P. Desmond and the crew of the USS Detroit{{cite news |author= |date=October 24, 2016 |title=The U.S.S. Detroit Makes History By Visiting Windsor |url=https://windsorite.ca/2016/10/photos-the-u-s-s-detroit-makes-history-by-visiting-windsor/ |url-status=live |work=windsoriteDOTca |location=Windsor, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215040937/https://windsorite.ca/2016/10/photos-the-u-s-s-detroit-makes-history-by-visiting-windsor/ |archive-date=February 15, 2024 |access-date=June 26, 2024}}
December 3, 2017: Everett Maracle, last known member of the Essex Scottish Regiment who participated in the Dieppe Raid{{cite web |url=https://www.mayordrewdilkens.ca/2017/12/04/presenting-everett-maracle-key-city/ |url-status=live |title=Presenting Everett Maracle with a Key to the City |author= |date=December 4, 2017 |website=Office of Mayor Drew Dilkens |publisher=City of Windsor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627015142/https://www.mayordrewdilkens.ca/2017/12/04/presenting-everett-maracle-key-city/ |archive-date=June 27, 2024 |access-date=June 26, 2024 |quote=}}
May 8, 2018: Alan Wildeman, president of the University of Windsor{{cite news |author= |date=May 10, 2018 |title=Farewell dinner honours president's lasting contributions |url=https://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/full-issue/2018-05-10 |url-status=live |website=DailyNews |publisher=University of Windsor |location=Windsor, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228060720/https://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/full-issue/2018-05-10 |archive-date=February 28, 2024 |access-date=June 26, 2024}}
October 1, 2021: Cam Gardiner, radio show host{{cite news |last=Battagello |first=Dave |date=October 1, 2021 |title=Retired radio host Cam Gardiner presented with key to city |url=https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/gardiner-presented-with-key-to-city |url-status=live |work=Windsor Star |location=Windsor, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203113911/https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/gardiner-presented-with-key-to-city |archive-date=February 3, 2024 |access-date=June 26, 2024}}

Other recipients include Jimmy Carter, Roger Penske, and HRH Prince Michael of Kent.{{cite news |last=Pearson |first=Craig |date=November 7, 2012 |title=Richie Hawtin handed key to City of Windsor |url=https://windsorstar.com/entertainment/richie-hawtin-handed-key-to-city |url-status=live |work=Windsor Star |location=Windsor, Ontario |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118220431/https://windsorstar.com/entertainment/richie-hawtin-handed-key-to-city |archive-date=November 18, 2018 |access-date=June 26, 2024}}

Prince Edward Island

=[[Charlottetown]]=

1997: Lorie Kane, golfer
1998: David MacEachern, Olympic bobsledder
2000: Charlotte Town
2004: Brad Richards, ice hockey player
2009: Brett Gallant Curling Rink, silver medallists at the World Junior Curling Championships
September 27, 2012: Wally Hennessey, harness racing driver{{cite web |url=https://standardbredcanada.ca/news/9-26-12/hennessey-gets-key-city.html |url-status=live |title=Hennessey Gets Key To The City |author= |date=September 26, 2012 |website= |publisher=Standardbred Canada |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625144607/https://standardbredcanada.ca/news/9-26-12/hennessey-gets-key-city.html |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |quote=}}
2012: The Guardian
2015: HMCS Charlottetown
May 2020: Heather Morrison, chief public health officer, and other healthcare professionals throughout the province{{cite news |author= |date=July 6, 2021 |title=P.E.I. health-care workers honoured with key to the city |url=https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/pei-health-care-workers-honoured-with-key-to-the-city-100608455/ |url-status=live |work=SaltWire Network |location= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128204620/https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/pei-health-care-workers-honoured-with-key-to-the-city-100608455/ |archive-date=November 28, 2021 |access-date=June 25, 2024}}
May 28, 2024: Regis and Joan Duffy, community activists and philanthropists{{cite news |last=Wandio |first=Sam |date=May 29, 2024 |title=Regis and Joan Duffy awarded key to the City of Charlottetown for their service to the community |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-regis-joan-duffy-key-city-charlottetown-1.7218374 |url-status=live |work=CBC News |location= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530195741/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-regis-joan-duffy-key-city-charlottetown-1.7218374 |archive-date=May 30, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024}}

Source: City of Charlottetown{{cite web |url=https://www.charlottetown.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=10500387&pageId=20300722 |url-status=live |title=City Awards Regis and Joan Duffy with Key to City |author= |date=May 29, 2024 |website= |publisher=City of Charlottetown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625143429/https://www.charlottetown.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=10500387&pageId=20300722 |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |quote=}}

Quebec

=[[Montreal]]=

December 1999: Céline Dion, singer{{cite news |last=Greenaway |first=Kathryn |date=December 16, 1999 |title=Door's always open |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-doors-always-open/137200201/ |work=Montreal Gazette |location=Montreal, Quebec |page=D10 |access-date=December 21, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
October 2005: Sœur Angèle, celebrity chef
July 2008: Just for Laughs, comedy festival
November 2011: Anthony Calvillo, Montreal Alouettes quarterback{{cite news |author= |date= |title=Montreal QB Calvillo given key to the city |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/montreal-qb-calvillo-given-key-to-the-city-1.1026084 |work=CBC News |agency=The Canadian Press |location= |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
July 2014: Michel Drucker, French TV host
October 2014: Gérard Collomb, mayor of Lyon
December 2014: Danny Maciocia, head coach of the Montreal Carabins
May 2015: Raymond Benjamin, secretary general of the International Civil Aviation Organization
June 2015: Al Pacino{{cite news |last=Meagher |first=John |date=June 18, 2018 |title=Celebrity status opens doors at Montreal city hall |url=https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/celebrity-status-opens-doors-at-montreal-city-hall |work=Montreal Gazette |location=Montreal, Quebec |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
July 2015: Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
July 2016: William Shatner{{cite news |last=Enos |first=Elysha |date=July 9, 2016 |title=William Shatner wants his legacy to be peace, receives key to Montreal |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/william-shatner-comiccon-key-montreal-1.3671985 |website=CBC News |location=Montreal, Quebec |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
September 2016: Li Keqiang, premier of China{{cite news |last=McKenna |first=Kate |date=September 25, 2016 |title=Denis Coderre's love affair with China |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/denis-coderre-s-love-affair-with-china-1.3776451 |work=CBC News |location=Montreal, Quebec |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
March 2017: Tim Raines, Montreal Expos player{{cite news |author= |date=April 1, 2017 |title=Outpouring of love for Tim Raines from 43,000 baseball fans |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/tim-raines-big-o-expos-montreal-1.4051333 |work=CBC News |location=Montreal, Quebec |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
June 2017: Jean Todt, president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
June 2017: Sergio Mattarella, president of Italy
July 2017: Hercule Gosselin, brigadier-general
September 2017: Ghislain Picard, chief of the Assembly of First Nations
September 2017: Christine Zachary-Deom, chief of the Mohawk Band Council of Kahnawake
September 2017: Yves Jasmin, filmmaker
September 2017: Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien, businessman
October 2017: Ibrahim Ibrahim, bishop of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Saint-Sauveur of Montréal
September 2019: Greta Thunberg, Swedish environmental activist, after the September 2019 climate strike{{cite news |author= |date=September 26, 2019 |title=Free public transit in and around Montreal on Friday for climate march |url=https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/public-transit-free-in-and-around-montreal-on-friday-for-climate-march |work=Montreal Gazette |location=Montreal, Quebec |access-date=December 21, 2023}}

Source: City of Montreal{{cite web |url=https://montreal.ca/en/programs/key-to-city |title=Key to the city |author= |date= |website= |publisher=City of Montreal |access-date=December 21, 2023 |quote=}}

Saskatchewan

=[[Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina]]=

July 2, 1931: Malcolm MacBeth, president of the Weekly Newspapers' Association{{cite news |author= |date=July 3, 1931 |title=Gardiner Sees Future Sure for Dominion |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-leader-post-gardiner-sees-future-sur/137284408/ |work=Leader Post |location=Regina, Saskatchewan |page=2 |access-date=December 23, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
1933: Al Ritchie, coach of the Regina Pats{{cite news |last=Lypny |first=Natascia |date=October 10, 2014 |title=Turns out No. 7 wasn't No. 1 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-leader-post-turns-out-no-7-wasnt-n/137284796/}} and {{cite news |title=Dressler Gifts |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-leader-post-dressler-gifts/144866196/ |work=Leader Post |location=Regina, Saskatchewan |pages=A1–A4 |access-date=April 6, 2024 |via=newspapers.com}}
May 17, 1951: June Kowalchuk, opera singer{{cite news |last=Cameron |first=Dan |date=May 18, 1951 |title=Recital Vibrant |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-leader-post-recital-vibrant/137283694/ |work=Leader Post |location=Regina, Saskatchewan |page=3 |access-date=December 23, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
Kenny Shields
October 8, 2014: Weston Dressler, Saskatchewan Roughriders player and Grey Cup champion{{cite news |author= |date=October 14, 2014 |title=Regina mayor Michael Fougere wins contest during Rider Game |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-mayor-michael-fougere-wins-contest-during-rider-game-1.2797734 |work=CBC News |location= |access-date=December 16, 2023}}

=[[Saskatoon, Saskatchewan|Saskatoon]]=

June 14, 1926: Saskatchewan Elks Association{{cite news |author= |date=June 15, 1926 |title=Col. Royal Burritt Receives Token As Session Is Opened |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-phoenix-col-royal-burritt-receives/137261774/ |work=Saskatoon StarPhoenix |location=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |page=3 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
February 18, 1955: Bob Hope, entertainer{{cite news |author= |date=February 18, 1955 |title=Six-Pound Key For Hope |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-phoenix-six-pound-key-for-hope/137260845/ |work=Saskatoon StarPhoenix |location=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |page=3 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
January 21, 2004: Catriona Le May Doan, Olympic speed skater{{cite news |last=Wolfe |first=Cory |date=January 22, 2004 |title=Tribute to our champ |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-phoenix-tribute-to-our-champ/137262545/ |work=Saskatoon StarPhoenix |location=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |page=C1 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
May 19, 2005: Elizabeth II{{cite news |last=Bernhardt |first=Darren |date=May 20, 2005 |title=Queen's arrival excites crowd |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-phoenix-queens-arrival-excites-cro/137261470/ |work=Saskatoon StarPhoenix |location=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |page=B6 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}{{cite news |last=Bennett |first=Jocelyn |date=September 8, 2022 |title=Queen Elizabeth's visits to Saskatchewan during her reign |url=https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/queen-elizabeths-visits-to-saskatchewan-during-her-reign |work=Saskatoon StarPhoenix |location=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |access-date=December 22, 2023}}
September 12, 2005: HMCS Saskatoon{{cite news |last=Haight |first=Lana |date=September 12, 2005 |title=HCMS Saskatoon gets key to city |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-phoenix-hcms-saskatoon-gets-key-to/137262313/ |work=Saskatoon StarPhoenix |location=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |page=A4 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}
June 23, 2008: Mike Weir, golfer{{cite news |last=Scissons |first=Hannah |date=June 24, 2008 |title=Weir raises money for children's hospital |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-phoenix-weir-raises-money-for-child/137261282/ |work=Saskatoon StarPhoenix |location=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |page=A4 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |via=newspapers.com}}

References

Keys to the City