Canadian Educators Series: Egerton Ryerson

Canada · 1975 · 8¢

This stamp features a portrait of Egerton Ryerson, a prominent Canadian educator, Methodist minister, and public education advocate in Upper Canada. The design, part of the 'Educators' series, highlights his significant contributions to establishing the public school system in Ontario. The engraved portrait is set against a simple, solid-colored background.

Issued in 1975, this stamp honors a key figure from the 19th century whose work laid the foundation for Canada's modern, publicly funded education system.