Albert William Trueman, OC, FRSC (January 17, 1902 – June 29, 1988) was an American-born Canadian teacher, professor, cultural and university administrator.

[2] Trueman attended high school in Truro, Nova Scotia and graduated from Mount Allison University in 1927.

He finished his Master of Arts degree in English Literature at Exeter College, Oxford University in 1932.

He returned to academic life and had an extended term as visiting professor of English at Carleton University in Ottawa from 1967 to 1981.

[7] In these positions, he made contributions to Canadian cultural policies, primarily by promoting the roles and influence of both agencies.