Canada in the 21st Century 

"Greatest Canadian" Series

DEVELOPED BY: Anne Silegren   2006

Summary:

The "Greatest Canadian" series started in April 2004, when CBC aired the television show determined to find the greatest Canadian. The show continued until November 29 of the same year, when the winner was chosen. The criteria was simple,

"The criteria were broad. To be eligible, a nominee had to be:

• born in what is now Canada, or born elsewhere but lived here and made a significant contribution to this country
• real (no fictional characters or animals)
• an individual (no pairs, or groups). "

(http://www.cbc.ca/greatest/about/)

People who fit in this criteria could be nominated to the show and then the competition began. A full eight months went by with the show being aired until the winner was found.

Historical Significance:

Although the series was only aired two years ago, the significance was great. The series let Canadians participate in nominating people to be the greatest Canadian. Many people watched and heard about this show and were talking about it. The series was not too competative to be illegal, but just enough to keep people watching to find out would would take the title of the greatest Canadian.

Tommy Douglas, winner of the Greatest Canadian Series.

Related Articles / Links:

Article #1: OVER 10,000 "GREATS" NOMINATED

Article #2: Today's Answer

Article #3: Canadians nominate in record numbers in the hunt to find The Greatest Canadian

 
Article #4:Standings

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Article critiques:

Article critique #1: OVER 10,000 "GREATS" NOMINATED

Article critique #2: Canadians nominate in record numbers in the hunt to find The Greatest Canadian

Wendy Mesley, host of the television show.