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CTV Announces Partners and Grand Prize Sponsors as Milestone 10th Season of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Premieres July 2

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– Chevrolet, the longest-running sponsor of Canada’s most-watched summer series, is back for the tenth consecutive season –
– Expedia®, Desjardins Group and Paramount Pictures return alongside new partners BOOST® and Kids Help Phone –
– The winning team of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA receives two first-ever 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS vehicles, an epic, round-the-world trip-of-a-lifetime for two courtesy of Expedia, and a $250,000 cash prize –
– Viewers have the opportunity to win the first-ever 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS, and a new BOOST® contest awards someone $5,000 –

TORONTO (June 10, 2024)  CTV’s mega-hit original series THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is set to take its mark at the starting line on Tuesday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app, and as the series heads into Season 10, CTV today announced new and returning brand partners. More information about THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, including the teams competing this season, is set to be announced in the coming weeks. Chevrolet returns to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA for a tenth consecutive season, continuing as the longest running partner for the series. Joining Chevrolet are returning partners Expedia®, Desjardins Group, and Paramount Pictures, alongside new partners BOOST® and Kids Help Phone. The majority of brands are featured through in-show integrations and across THE AMAZING RACE CANADA’s official social media platforms with custom social strategies. As part of Chevrolet’s expansive partnership, which ranges from custom challenges to provided vehicles for race teams, the grand prize includes two first-ever 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS vehicles. The winning team also receives an epic trip of a lifetime for two around the world courtesy of Expedia®, a $250,000 cash prize, and the coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA winners. Back for Season 10 is #TheChevroletRace quiz and contest on Facebook and Instagram, allowing fans to put their #AmazingRaceCanada knowledge to the test by answering a weekly question about the episode. Every correct answer earns a chance for one lucky viewer to take home the first-ever 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS. Made to travel, Expedia® returns to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA for its fourth consecutive season. In addition to providing the grand prize of a trip for two around the world, Expedia® is also providing winners of each leg of the Race with a trip to a dream destination of their choosing along with $10,000 to make it an excursion to remember. Desjardins Group is back for the third year with a custom in-show execution that made its debut in Season 9. The Assist by Desjardins is an advantage that can be earned during select challenges. Desjardins also debuts new co-branded multi-platform creative that highlights how Desjardins is there to assist people in their everyday race. New to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA this season, BOOST® signs on with a custom challenge that shines the spotlight on their diverse lineup of Nutritional drinks. BOOST® is also running a contest this summer on @AmazingRaceCDA’s official accounts on social media that gives viewers a chance to “Give a little BOOST” and share a motivational message for their favourite team for a chance to win $5,000 in cash courtesy of BOOST®. Kids Help Phone makes its debut as sponsor for THE AMAZING RACE CANADA this season with a custom in-show challenge highlighting the organization. For more than 35 years, Kids Help Phone has been Canada’s only free, multilingual, and confidential e-mental health service for young people – including its Texting Service (text CONNECT to 686868), which connects young people with trained volunteer crisis responders. Following its debut as sponsor in Season 7, Paramount Pictures resumes its sponsorship this season with a custom in-show challenge in celebration of the upcoming release of Paramount and Hasbro’s new animated film, Transformers One, currently set to hit theatres September 20, 2024. “As we celebrate a milestone season of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA with viewers across the country, we continue to provide premium partnership opportunities for our returning and new partners,” said Perry MacDonald, Vice-President, Advertising Sales & Partnerships, Bell Media. “Through seamless in-show integrations and activations, auxiliary content opportunities driving brand exposure, and exciting viewer contesting opportunities, Season 10 of summer’s mega-hit series promises another amazing adventure for advertisers and viewers alike.” Bell Media Brand Partnerships continues to work with partners to create innovative and engaging content across all broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Season 10 kicks off with new teams and iconic challenges, keeping Canadians on the edge of their seats. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is produced by Insight Productions Ltd. (a Boat Rocker Company), and hosted by Jon Montgomery. Season 9 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA was the overall #1 program for the full 2022-23 broadcast year, with a season average of 1.7 million viewers. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA closed out its ninth consecutive year as Canada’s most-watched summer series among Adults 25-54. The series has amassed a total of 42 Canadian Screen Award nominations and 27 wins during the past nine seasons. Source: Numeris, TARC Season 9, July 4, 2023 – Sept. 19, 2023; Broadcast Year 2022-23 (Aug. 29, 2022-Aug. 27, 2023). Ranking based on commercial stations only.

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About Chevrolet Canada

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 80 countries. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heartbeat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.ca.

About Expedia®

Expedia® is one of the world’s leading full-service travel brands, with a mission of helping travellers get the most out of every trip they take by providing everything they need all in one place, ensuring they are getting the most out of every trip they take, and above all else, feel supported every step of the way.

Our commitment to insights matched with our unprecedented scale allows us to understand our travellers better than anyone else, delivering exactly what they need, when they need it. Our personalized experiences backed by incredible technology enable us to deliver the widest selection of product offerings across accommodations, transportation, activities and experiences that help you get the most out of your journey. Use our mobile app or visit expedia.ca to plan your journey with us.

About Desjardins Group
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as of March 31, 2024. It has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, its online platforms, and its subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world’s strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and one of the highest credit ratings in the industry.

About BOOST®

BOOST is dedicated to supporting individuals in confidently taking on their wellness journey, through convenient and nutritious options.  BOOST® offers a robust line of delicious products that meet the needs of many consumers and patients seeking complete and balanced nutrition. Perfect for on the go, or when you are not getting enough from your daily diet, our wide range of products are available in both powder and ready-to-consume formats. These products include BOOST® Original, BOOST ® High Protein, BOOST ® Carb Smart, BOOST ® Simply+™, BOOST ® Plus Calories, BOOST ® Just Protein, BOOST ® Protein+™, BOOST ®Pudding and BOOST ® Powder. Nestlé Health Science is a global leader in the science of nutrition and the parent company of BOOST®. To learn more visit boostnutrition.ca.

About Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 national, e-mental health service offering free, confidential, multi-lingual support to young people. As the country’s virtual care expert for 35 years, we give millions of youth a safe, trusted space to Feel Out Loud over the phone, through text, or in self-directed supports for any moment of crisis or need. The Feel Out Loud campaign is the largest movement for youth mental health in Canada’s history – it will raise $300 million to unlock hope for young people to thrive in their worlds. Kids Help Phone gratefully relies on the generosity of donors, volunteers, stakeholder partners, corporate partners and governments to fuel and fund our programs. Learn more at KidsHelpPhone.ca.

About TRANSFORMERS ONE (Paramount Pictures)

Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

About CTV

CTV is Canada’s #1 television brand. CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital channels CTV Throwback and CTV Movies, streaming on demand from CTV.ca and the CTV app. CTV has been Canada’s most-watched conventional television network for the past 23 years in a row and features a wide range of sports and information programming, including CTV News, Canada’s highest-rated national and local newscasts. CTV’s parent company is Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.

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