Why are there no "rags to riches" stories in Canadian History.?

Well, Canada had deep British/French cultural ties. Change really didn't occur until after WWII. British/French ties ensured that Canadian society was a class based society (hence the lingering issues of Quebec sovereignty even today). It was rare to "break out of" your class. After WWII Canadian immigration does not allow "rags to riches" stories. You have to have money, education, etc to immigrate.

Culturally, there is no country on the planet with a meritocracy like the US.

John Molson

Gordon Lightfoot

Tim Horton

Frank Stronach

You are right. There are very few wealthy Canadians born in Canada who started out with nothing. They are mostly descendants of wealthy European families who immigrated to Canada during the 1800s and early 1900s.

Because Canada has less population Canada had like 36 million people, and the US has like 309 million people so whatever have your Rags to Riches glory, oh here I found a good one.

The Underground railroad, thousands of slaves escaped the US and came to Canada to have a better life. These riches may not be in money but they are in freedom & rights...think about it

Colonel Sam McLaughlin

Canadians don't like to brag as much and their stories go untold. And when they do get told it's in a ten minute spot on CBC that few people watch.

Don't forget Lord Beaverbrook from Newcastle , NB. He became one of the richest and most powerful men in Great Britain, and is credited with much of their survival in WW2.

there is the most famous canadian in the world went from rags to riches tommy chong

You can hardly call Obama a rags-to-riches story.

I file this question under 'Who gives a crap?'