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CTV Presents CELEBRATING GREATNESS: CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2021, December 17
– Carrie-Anne Moss, Sarah McLachlan, Robbie Robertson, and Kardinal Offishall confirmed as presenters –
– Eric McCormack and ETALK’s Traci Melchor co-host the special in an all-new format to highlight Canada’s Walk of Fame 2021 inductees and honourees –
– Eric McCormack and ETALK’s Traci Melchor co-host the special in an all-new format to highlight Canada’s Walk of Fame 2021 inductees and honourees –
TORONTO (December 13, 2021) – CTV, in partnership with Canada’s Walk of Fame, presents CELEBRATING GREATNESS: CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2021, premiering Friday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app. Co-hosted by actor and 2010 inductee Eric McCormack and ETALK’s Traci Melchor, the one-hour special primetime event honours exceptional Canadians with distinctive accomplishments in philanthropy, advocacy, and contributions towards the greater good.
Presented in a new format produced by Bell Media Studios, the special takes Canadians directly to the inductees and honourees, joining them at home, on-set, and at work, as they accept their introduction to Canada’s Walk of Fame’s prestigious ranks. Co-hosts McCormack and Melchor anchor the broadcast from an exclusive position overlooking the iconic Vancouver skyline, while some of Canada’s greatest achievers present the coveted distinction from Sweden, Quebec City, Los Angeles, New York, and other locations around the world. Beginning Saturday, Dec. 18, CELEBRATING GREATNESS: CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2021 streams on Crave.
**Media Note: assets for CELEBRATING GREATNESS: CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2021 are available on The Lede HERE**
CELEBRATING GREATNESS: CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2021 presenters include:
- Carrie-Anne Moss presents to her Matrix co-star Keanu Reeves
- Chris Jericho honours wrestling champion Bret “Hitman” Hart
- Catriona Le May Doan shines a light on the world’s greatest athlete Damian Warner
- The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson presents to Retired Lieutenant-General Roméo A. Dallaire
- Luther Brown and Kardinal Offishall present to R&B Artist Jully Black
- 2013 Inductee Victor Garber honours scientists Frederick Banting, Charles Best, John Macleod and James Collip
- 2003 Inductee Robbie Robertson presents to iconic actor Graham Greene
- Barenaked Ladies celebrate Canadian music legend Bruce Cockburn
- Jackie Richardson recognizes Canada’s First Lady of Blues Salome Bey
“Canada’s Walk of Fame celebrates the best in Canadian excellence and we are excited to be able to highlight this year’s incredible inductees and honourees in an all-new primetime special,” said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Content Development and Programming, Bell Media. “This new format allows us to continue our commitment to supporting Canadian talent, while bringing this entertaining and star-studded event to viewers across the country.”
“We are so appreciative for the outpouring of support from fellow great Canadians and alumni of Canada’s Walk of Fame to help celebrate the Class of 2021 Inductees and Honourees and show the collective spirit of Canadian pride,” says Jeffrey Latimer, CEO of Canada’s Walk of Fame. “There are so many exceptional moments captured in this year’s primetime special that showcase the best of humanity, courage, and determination; and we hope that Canadians from coast to coast will join us December 17 on CTV for a night to celebrate greatness and be inspired by the stories of our national treasures.”
The broadcast features 2012 inductee Sarah McLachlan, who presents the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour to platinum-selling recording artist Serena Ryder. Ryder also performs River of Tears with Canadian singer-songwriter William Prince. In addition, Olympic gold medalist Mikaël Kingsbury celebrates NFL Super Bowl winner, who joined the COVID-19 pandemic support efforts, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif with the inaugural National Hero Honour.
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 television network for the past 20 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.
About Canada’s Walk of Fame
Canada’s Walk of Fame is a national not-for-profit organization that inspires all Canadians by proudly shining a light on extraordinary achievers and their journeys. Canada’s Walk of Fame recognizes the significant impact of Canadian accomplishments and provides the foremost national platform to celebrate achievement in the fields of Arts & Entertainment, Sports & Athletics, Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy, Humanitarianism, and Science, Technology & Innovation. Current programs include the RBC Emerging Musician Program, the Community Hero Program (Presented by MLSE and Scotiabank), Canada’s Walk of Fame Hometown Stars, presented by Cineplex, and the nationally televised broadcast designated by the CRTC as a program of national interest. Canada’s Walk of Fame has over 200 inductions to date, with stars having a permanent place of tribute on the streets of Toronto’s Entertainment District. For a complete list of Inductees along with more information on Canada’s Walk of Fame visit: www.canadaswalkoffame.com
Canada’s Walk of Fame gratefully acknowledges the support of its 2021 Partners: Bell Media, Cineplex Entertainment, Slaight Communications, RBC, WestJet, MLSE, Scotiabank, Federated Capital, Sanofi Canada, Postmedia, Next Magazine, The Printing House, Wildeboer Dellelce LLP and Hotel X Toronto. CTV is the broadcast partner of The Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards.
Canada’s Walk Of Fame Board of Directors, led by Board Chair Walter Schneider, Chairman & Founder, Waltmar Capital and President & Co-Founder RE/MAX Europe, includes: Vice-Chair Nick Di Donato, President & CEO, Liberty Entertainment Group; Tom Anselmi, President Business Operations and COO of The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club and Ice District; Amanda Lang, Anchor, BNN Bloomberg, Randy Lennox, Executive Chair, Elevate, Linda Mantia, Kim Mason, Senior Vice President & Head, Private Banking Canada, RBC Wealth Management, Dan McGrath, Chief Operating Officer, Cineplex Entertainment; Lewis Rusen, Vice Chairman, Korn Ferry; Ron Suter, Executive Vice President, NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution Canada and Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson, City of Toronto.
Canada’s Walk of Fame was established in 1998 by founders Bill Ballard, Dusty Cohl and Peter Soumalias, with Dianne Schwalm and in partnership with Gary Slaight
Canada’s Walk of Fame is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number 889896924RR0001.
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