Canada's Walk of Fame - main logo english
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Our History
    • Our Team & Board
    • Nomination Selection Process
  • Events
    • menu eventsUpcoming Events
    • menu signature eventsSignature Events
  • Inductees
    • inductees at awardsAll Inductees
    • menu 2025 inductees2025 Inductees
    • menu pillarsPillars of Achievement
    • menu find starFind a Star
  • Honourees
    • menu national heroNational Hero Honour
    • menu allan slaightAllan Slaight Music Impact Honour
  • Programs
    • RBC Emerging Musician Program
    • Future Storytellers
    • Community Hero
    • Hometown Stars
  • Media
    • News
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
    • Future Storytellers
    • Candid Campfire
    • Media Contact
    • Media Kit
  • Partners
  • en
  • fr
Canada's Walk of Fame - main logo english
  • en
  • fr
Canada's Walk of Fame Leaf Logo
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Our History
    • Our Team & Board
    • Nomination Selection Process
  • Events
    • menu eventsUpcoming Events
    • menu signature eventsSignature Events
  • Inductees
    • inductees at awardsAll Inductees
    • menu 2025 inductees2025 Inductees
    • menu pillarsPillars of Achievement
    • menu find starFind a Star
  • Honourees
    • menu national heroNational Hero Honour
    • menu allan slaightAllan Slaight Music Impact Honour
  • Programs
    • RBC Emerging Musician Program
    • Future Storytellers
    • Community Hero
    • Hometown Stars
  • Media
    • News
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
    • Future Storytellers
    • Candid Campfire
    • Media Contact
    • Media Kit
  • Partners
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
Banner background
Ted Rogers

Ted Rogers

  1. Home
  2. Inductees
  3. Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy
  4. Ted Rogers

Induction Year

2017

Pillar of Achievement

Business and Entrepreneurship

Life and Legacy

May 27, 1933 – Dec 2, 2008 (75 years)

Birth Place

Toronto, Ontario

Ted Rogers believed in the power and potential of new technologies to educate, entertain and improve our lives. As Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Communications Inc. (“RCI”), a media and telecommunications company that serves millions of Canadians from coast to coast and employs more than 26,000 people.

Rogers Communications began in 1960 with an $85,000 loan and the vision and relentless determination of a twenty-something young man who saw potential in a new technology called FM radio. While still studying law, Mr. Rogers bought CHFI and, at the time, only 5 percent of Toronto radio listeners had an FM radio. Today, CHFI remains one of Canada’s most popular radio stations. Ted followed that by recognizing and investing in groundbreaking new technologies: cable television, wireless telephony, high-speed Internet service, multicultural TV programming, digital television, personal video recorders (PVRs) and more.

Rogers earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in 1956, and his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1961. He was called to the Bar of Ontario on April 13, 1962. In addition to his formal education, Mr. Rogers was awarded several honourary doctorates from notable Canadian and American universities.

In October 1990 Mr. Rogers was made an Officer of The Order of Canada and in April 1994 was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.

Interesting Facts

He and his wife, Loretta, were named Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year in 2002 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Toronto Chapter. The Rogers family have given millions of dollars to educational and health-related charities, including donations to the University of Toronto and Ryerson University.

In October 2002 Mr. Rogers was the first Canadian to be inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame in Denver, Colorado. In October, 2006, he was inducted into Canada’s Telecommunications Hall of Fame.

Share:

Memorable Moments

  • Beyond Famous: 2017 Induction Gala

    2021
    
				Preview image for video: Beyond Famous: 2017 Induction Gala

    Beyond Famous: 2017 Induction Gala

    A modal containing a video player and playlist.

    Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Here is a link to the video instead.

    Click to view full video details for Beyond Famous: 2017 Induction Gala

Meet More Remarkable Inductees

Jim Treliving – View inductee profile

2019 Inductee year archive

Jimmy Pattison – View inductee profile

2018 Inductee year archive

Michael Budman and Don Green – View inductee profile

2023 Inductee year archive

Isadore Sharp – View inductee profile

2025 Inductee year archive
Explore All Inductees

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Contact Us
  • Media Contact
  • Nominate an Inductee
  • Donate
  • Become A Volunteer
  • Become a Partner

© 2025 Canada's Walk of Fame. All Rights Reserved.

  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy

Charitable Registration No: 889896924RR0001