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 will stream on Crave.
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.
