Burdett "Burd" Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian — and one of the world's oldest Second World War veterans — has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday. We were blessed to have him for so long," his son, Norm Sisler, told CBC News. “We mourn the passing of Burdett ‘Burd’ Sisler, a Second World War veteran and Canada’s oldest known citizen, whose remarkable life spanned more than a century of service, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to others," she said. He previously told CBC News that on his 105th birthday he decided his goal was to make it to 110 — a goal he accomplished. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSisler once told CBC News that the world had "changed beyond recognition" during his lifetime.

Source: CBC News April 04, 2026 19:31 UTC