Jody Mitic (born January 3, 1977) is a retired Canadian Armed Forces sniper team leader, author, and former politician whose powerful advocacy for wounded veterans and amputees has made him a prominent national symbol of resilience. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, he enlisted in the military in 1997 and rose to the rank of Master Corporal. His life shifted dramatically during a 2007 tour in Afghanistan when he stepped on an anti-personnel landmine, an explosion that resulted in the amputation of both of his legs below the knee. Turning personal tragedy into public triumph, Mitic vaulted into the national media spotlight in 2013 by competing on The Amazing Race Canada, finishing as a runner-up alongside his brother Cory. He channeled this momentum into public service, winning a seat as an Ottawa City Councillor for the Innes Ward, where he served from 2014 to 2018. To document his military career and grueling physical rehabilitation, he published his bestselling 2015 memoir, Unflinching: The Making of a Canadian Sniper, followed by his 2017 anthology, Everyday Heroes. Today, he continues to advocate for veteran mental health, hosts the military history podcast The Never Unprepared Podcast, and recently co-authored a tactical survival guide, The Resilient Mindset.
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