Sir Donald A. Smith

Sir Donald A. Smith, also known as Lord Strathcona, was a prominent Scottish-born Canadian businessman and politician who played a crucial role in the development of Canada's national railway. As a director of the Canadian Pacific Railway, he famously drove the last spike at Craigellachie, British Columbia, in 1885, marking the completion of the transcontinental railway. His contributions extended beyond railways, as he was also instrumental in the growth of the Canadian economy and the establishment of various institutions, including the University of Alberta.