does anyone know any Canadian entrepreneur that are still alive?

Answer 1

The owner of Revision Eyewear. I can't remember his name but he's done a pretty good job passing his company as American and claiming his products are made in the U.S.A. when they aren't. In any case he's Canadian.

Answer 2

Sure, lots of them. A Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year award is given out annually. See:
http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Entrepreneur_Of_The_Year_-_Overview