I think in a number of ways the team reflected Canadian realities more then stereotypes. Mac Hudson created his suit for geological exploration. Fast-forward 30+ years, and the Alberta oil and gas scene is bigger then ever.

Jean-Paul and Jeanne-Marie, were, admittedly, created so the team would have a Quebecois element. I believe the quote was "The twins were there to be French." Still, not exactly stereotypes. Northstar's arrogance was somewhat... I believe Byrne may have based his attitude on Trudeau's. But his profession was atypical, his attitude towards his powers definitely so, and the way his sexuality has been handled has been, for the most part, free of stereotypes.

Aurora's joie-de-vivre might fit a stereotype, but that aspect of her was quickly overshadowed by the exploration of her mental problems.

Sasquatch doesn't really fit any stereotypes. A brilliant biochemist who excelled in football? Not your typical combination.

Shaman comes pretty close, I gotta admit. But Byrne broadened him nicely with the surgical background. I did like the throwaway of other people's prejudices "I hear he gave up real medicine and went back to the reservation." Sheesh.

Snowbird... doesn't fit anywhere.

Heather certainly doesn't fit any stereotypes. We have an uneducated (remember, Heather has at most a GED) woman who worked her way up to become the Executive Assistant to a major petrochem executive and then went on to lead her husband's super-hero team better then he did.

Anyways, just rambling.