Top 10 Oldest Living People in Canada (as of 3rd October 2025)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Dobush)

1. Margaret Romans (Montreal, Quebec) (b. 16 March 1912 in Latvia), 113 y.o.
2. Irene Lantz (Edmonton, Alberta) (b. 2 March 1914), 111 y.o.
3. Berthe Courtemanche (Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal, Québec) (b. 11 May 1914), 111 y.o.
4. Burdett Sisler (Fort Erie, Ontario) (b. 14 April 1915 in the USA), 110 y.o. Doyen of Canada
5. Marie Rosa (Etobicoke, Ontario) (b. 17 September 1915), 110 y.o.
6. Joan Frost (Vancouver, British Columbia) (b. 20 October 1915 in the UK), 109 y.o.
6. Margaret Taylor (Ontario) (b. 20 October 1915), 109 y.o.
8. Luigia Catania (Toronto, Ontario) (b. 23 October 1915 in ITA), 109 y.o.
9. Hersilia Moores (Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland) (b. 22 November 1915), 109 y.o.
10. Margareta Tukleris (Stoney Creek, Ontario) (b. 26 January 1916 in LTU), 109 y.o.

August 4 was the last time we had just one name from Manitoba on the list, and now we're back to that level.
For the first time since the list began being published here, we have 5 names from Ontario, a record.
September 8 was the last time we had just 2 111+ names on the list, so that was above that.
For the first time here, we have only 9 109+ names on the list. We've never had a person just 108 years old since this list began being published here, a worrying fact for Canadian longevity.
We can say it was a rapid decline, as on March 18, 2024, there were 10 110+ names on this list.

Ella Stein (born in the UK) 2 Jan 1916 - 29 Aug 2025 died at 109

https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/obituaries/ella-stein-8270321

Joan Frost (born in England) 20 October 1915 - 9 October 2025.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Canada (as of 21st October 2025)
Today's update (Ms. Taylor turned 110; RIP Ms. Frost)

1. Margaret Romans (Montreal, Quebec) (b. 16 March 1912 in Latvia), 113 y.o.
2. Irene Lantz (Edmonton, Alberta) (b. 2 March 1914), 111 y.o.
3. Berthe Courtemanche (Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal, Québec) (b. 11 May 1914), 111 y.o.
4. Burdett Sisler (Fort Erie, Ontario) (b. 14 April 1915 in the USA), 110 y.o. Doyen of Canada
5. Marie Rosa (Etobicoke, Ontario) (b. 17 September 1915), 110 y.o.
6. Margaret Taylor (Ontario) (b. 20 October 1915), 110 y.o.
7. Luigia Catania (Toronto, Ontario) (b. 23 October 1915 in ITA), 109 y.o.
8. Hersilia Moores (Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland) (b. 22 November 1915), 109 y.o.
9. Margareta Tukleris (Stoney Creek, Ontario) (b. 26 January 1916 in LTU), 109 y.o.
10. Bedriska Mandl (British Columbia) (b. 9 April 1916 in CZE), 109 y.o.

We continue with 3 immigrants on the list since the September 8 list.
Now there are 5 people from Ontario (provenly, since Joan Frost had no place of residence), a record for the region.
1917 debut on the list.
For the first time, we have only 9 109+ people on the list and the first time we have a person only 108 years old on it.

@diego Joan Frost lived in Vancouver, British Columbia 

https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/joan-frost-1093297434

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@diego Joan Frost lived in Vancouver, British Columbia 

https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/joan-frost-1093297434

Vancouver is a city I hold dear. My NBA team was the Vancouver Grizzlies. Before moving to Memphis, I still rooted for them.

And my cousin is living there now, doing an internship.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Canada (as of 30th October 2025)
Today's update (Ms. Catania turned 110; RIP Ms. Romans and Ms. Lantz)

1. Berthe Courtemanche (Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal, Québec) (b. 11 May 1914), 111 y.o.
2. Burdett Sisler (Fort Erie, Ontario) (b. 14 April 1915 in the USA), 110 y.o. Doyen of Canada
3. Marie Rosa (Etobicoke, Ontario) (b. 17 September 1915), 110 y.o.
4. Margaret Taylor (Ontario) (b. 20 October 1915), 110 y.o.
5. Luigia Catania (Toronto, Ontario) (b. 23 October 1915 in ITA), 110 y.o.
6. Hersilia Moores (Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland) (b. 22 November 1915), 109 y.o.
7. Margareta Tukleris (Stoney Creek, Ontario) (b. 26 January 1916 in LTU), 109 y.o.
8. Bedriska Mandl (British Columbia) (b. 9 April 1916 in CZE), 109 y.o.
9. Mildred Giesbrecht (Manitoba) (b. 8 May 1916), 109 y.o.
10. Olive Mould (Ontario) (b. 9 May 1916), 109 y.o.

Lillian Etta Crigger (5 Feb 1917 - 26 Oct 2025) was the 10th oldest known living person in Canada for 1 day.

https://www.sootoday.com/obituaries/crigger-lillian-etta-11420377

Some points:

• Margaret Romans was on the list since November 2, 2022.
• First time Quebec is off the list.
• Burdett Sisler entered the list on February 3, 2025 (impressive, in less than a year Canada lost its entire top 10).
• Irene Lantz entered the list on March 15, 2024.
• February 12, 2024 was the last list without someone from Alberta.
• Now there are 7 people from Ontario on the list, a new record for Ontario.
• First time with only 8 109+ on the list and with 2 108+ here.
• 2nd consecutive list with 3 people born in another country, the previous one had 4.
• First time a man leads here.

New picture of the Doyen of Canada:

(4 Novembe 2025)

Luigia Catania (b. 23 October 1915) was born in Italy, now lives in Ontario. She was verified by the GRG.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Canada (as of 23rd November 2025)
Today's update (Ms. Moores turned 110)

1. Berthe Courtemanche (Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal, Québec) (b. 11 May 1914), 111 y.o.
2. Burdett Sisler (Fort Erie, Ontario) (b. 14 April 1915 in the USA), 110 y.o. Doyen of Canada
3. Marie Rosa (Etobicoke, Ontario) (b. 17 September 1915), 110 y.o.
4. Margaret Taylor (Ontario) (b. 20 October 1915), 110 y.o.
5. Luigia Catania (Toronto, Ontario) (b. 23 October 1915 in ITA), 110 y.o.
6. Hersilia Moores (Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland) (b. 22 November 1915), 110 y.o.
7. Margareta Tukleris (Stoney Creek, Ontario) (b. 26 January 1916 in LTU), 109 y.o.
8. Bedriska Mandl (British Columbia) (b. 9 April 1916 in CZE), 109 y.o.
9. Mildred Giesbrecht (Manitoba) (b. 8 May 1916), 109 y.o.
10. Olive Mould (Ontario) (b. 9 May 1916), 109 y.o.

October 21st was the last time we had 5,110+ here.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Canada (as of 7th January 2026)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Courtemanche)

1. Burdett Sisler (Fort Erie, Ontario) (b. 14 April 1915 in the USA), 110 y.o. Doyen of Canada
2. Marie Rosa (Etobicoke, Ontario) (b. 17 September 1915), 110 y.o.
3. Margaret Taylor (Ontario) (b. 20 October 1915), 110 y.o.
4. Luigia Catania (Toronto, Ontario) (b. 23 October 1915 in ITA), 110 y.o.
5. Hersilia Moores (Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland) (b. 22 November 1915), 110 y.o.
6. Margareta Tukleris (Stoney Creek, Ontario) (b. 26 January 1916 in LTU), 109 y.o.
7. Bedriska Mandl (British Columbia) (b. 9 April 1916 in CZE), 109 y.o.
8. Mildred Giesbrecht (Manitoba) (b. 8 May 1916), 109 y.o.
9. Olive Mould (Ontario) (b. 9 May 1916), 109 y.o.
10. Zara Gurstein (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) (26 July 1916), 109 y.o.

I think Germaine Lalande should be removed, as new evidence has now come out that she may have passed away in 2023, aged 109. The photo, supposedly her at 111, was very likely a different person. I'm sorry about this (since I know you just revised to include Germaine in the rankings).

Joseph Méry Arthur (b. 7 July 1916? in Haiti) of Québec

Charlotte Lévesque-Brochu (b. 7 November 1916) of Québec

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Charlotte Lévesque-Brochu (b. 7 November 1916) of Québec

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Charlotte Lévesque-Brochu (b. 7 November 1916) of Québec

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I think this case is more safer to be included in the rankings than Joseph IMO (especially since he was born in Haiti)

 

Haiti has had several true cases, such as Irene Castera (1910 - 2021) and Paul Lamaute (1914 - 2022). Haiti is becoming a more-researched country.

I am not involved in the team researching Joseph Arthur's case, so they will know more, but there is currently no reason to believe that Arthur is not the age claimed.

https://longeviquest.com/2026/01/jessie-wong-possibly-canadas-oldest-person-dies-at-112/

Jessie Wong, Possibly Canada’s Oldest Person, Dies at 112

Jessie Gee-Shee Wong, possibly the oldest living person in Canada, passed away in Ontario on 19 January, at the age of 112 years, 126 days.

Jessie Wong was reportedly born in China on 15 September 1913. She immigrated to Canada in 1950 and later married Karl, who died in 1968. Through the marriage, she became stepmother to Peter, who passed away in 2017, and Gum Shui Tam, who died in 2010. Together, the couple had three children: Hamlet, Richard, and Pearl.

At the time of her passing, she was survived by 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.

On 25 October 2025, following the passing of Margaret Romans, she possibly became the oldest living person in Canada. However, her age has not been validated.

Margareta Tukleris (b. 26 Jan 1916 in Russian Empire, now Lithuania) was verified by GRG 

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Margareta Tukleris (b. 26 Jan 1916 in Russian Empire, now Lithuania) was verified by GRG 

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Margareta Tukleris (b. 26 Jan 1916 in Russian Empire, now Lithuania) was verified by GRG 

Added, for them, to pending list yesterday. But they added to this list so many unreliable cases.... So I prefer to wait for better info.

 

Her case is now partially documented, I would add her to the list. 

Zara Gurstein (26 July 1916 - 26 Jan 2026)

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Canada (as of 28th January 2026)
Today's update (Ms. Tukleris turned 110; RIP Ms. Gurstein)

1. Burdett Sisler (Fort Erie, Ontario) (b. 14 April 1915 in the USA), 110 y.o. Doyen of Canada
2. Marie Rosa (Etobicoke, Ontario) (b. 17 September 1915), 110 y.o.
3. Margaret Taylor (Ontario) (b. 20 October 1915), 110 y.o.
4. Luigia Catania (Toronto, Ontario) (b. 23 October 1915 in ITA), 110 y.o.
5. Hersilia Moores (Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland) (b. 22 November 1915), 110 y.o.
6. Margareta Tukleris (Stoney Creek, Ontario) (b. 26 January 1916 in LTU), 110 y.o.
7. Bedriska Mandl (British Columbia) (b. 9 April 1916 in CZE), 109 y.o.
8. Mildred Giesbrecht (Manitoba) (b. 8 May 1916), 109 y.o.
9. Olive Mould (Ontario) (b. 9 May 1916), 109 y.o.
10. Ted Price (Ontario) (b. 14 August 1916), 109 y.o.

UR. Charlotte Lévesque-Brochu (Québec) (b. 7 November 1916), 109 y.o.
UR. Paula Tétreault (Saint-Édouard, Québec) (b. 15 January 1917), 109 y.o.
UR. Ann Chobotuk (Saskatchewan) (b. 2 February 1917), 108 y.o.
UR. Halina Fudakowska (Ontario) (b. 3 February 1917 in POL), 108 y.o.
UR. Annie Malcolm (Ontario) (b. 7 February 1917), 108 y.o.

Ann Chobotuk (b. 31 Jan 1916 in Saskatchewan, Canada) is currently pending by the GRG. I don't have a source yet though, still hoping to find one.

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Ann Chobotuk (b. 31 Jan 1916 in Saskatchewan, Canada) is currently pending by the GRG. I don't have a source yet though, still hoping to find one.