Robert Stead Gimby, OC (October 25, 1918 – June 20, 1998) was a Canadian orchestra leader, trumpeter, and singer-songwriter.

[13] In addition to continuing to lead his own orchestra, Gimby appeared on CBC Television in the late 1950s and hosted a show on CTV in the mid-1970s.

The song was written for a documentary about the Centennial, but teachers loved the patriotic message of "Ca-na-da" and led the demand to release it as a single.

He wrote pop songs that were recorded by Peggy Lee, Georgia Gibbs, and Ray Bolger.

[20] He often participated in events where he would lead a parade of singing children to a county fairgrounds and then perform for the fair's attendees.

[21] Gimby also traveled to military bases in foreign countries, where he would entertain the children of service personnel who were stationed overseas.

[22] In recognition of his musical contribution to his country, Gimby received the Medal of Service, and was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1968.