Gurdev Singh Gill (physician)

Gurdev Singh Gill OBC (28 November 1931 – 17 December 2023) was an Indian-born Canadian physician, community leader, and activist. He was recognized as Canada's first medical doctor of Indian origin. As a community advocate, he furthered many issues relevant to the Indo-Canadian community.

Gurdev Singh Gill

OBC
Born(1931-11-28)28 November 1931
Kharoudi, Punjab Province, British India
Died17 December 2023(2023-12-17) (aged 92)
Chandigarh, India
NationalityCanadian
OccupationPhysician
Honours
  • Order of British Columbia (1990)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)

Gill received the Order of British Columbia in 1990, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, in recognition of his services.

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