Ryan Reynolds calls for John Candy to be on Canadian currency

John Candy, who passed away in 1994, is getting some support from fellow Canadian Ryan Reynolds to be the face of the 100-dollar note. The post Ryan Reynolds calls for John Candy to be on Canadian currency appeared first on JoBlo.

Mar 24, 2025 - 14:23
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Ryan Reynolds calls for John Candy to be on Canadian currency
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John Candy was a genuine treasure, but only Canada can claim him as a national one. And fellow Canuck Ryan Reynolds would like to see him honored by putting him on the Canadian 100-dollar note.

Replying to Made in Canada’s comment that they should put John Candy on Canadian legal tender, Ryan Reynolds wrote, “This is essential. No disrespect to Sir Robert Borden, but John Candy was WAY funnier.” Reynolds has a point here – Who is more deserving of being the face of Canadian currency? A prime minister with a nine-year term or Gus Polinski, Polka King of the Midwest? Coupled with the fact that you couldn’t name a single time Robert Borden made you laugh and it seems like an easy decision to us…