Mr. Speaker, allow me to join all Canadians in congratulating the newest inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame, whose stars will be unveiled today during a special ceremony in Toronto. Each one of these celebrated Canadians has made a significant national and international contribution in entertainment, culture and sport.
Canada's Walk of Fame is a recognition not of a single achievement, but of an entire body of work. These stars represent many of the facets of our cultural life: the evolution of cinema from the silent films of Mary Pickford to the futuristic images created by our David Cronenberg; music ranging from the 1960s protest anthems of Buffy Sainte-Marie to the rock anthems of Rush. They remind us of the thrill of seeing Rocket Richard flash across the ice, or of experiencing Céline Dion in concert. From the intimate family moments we have shared watching Wayne and Shuster and “our pet” Juliette to the enjoyment of the film characters created by Hume Cronyn and Lou Jacobi, each star is a shining example of the talent and creativity of our great country.
Four more stars will be awarded this year by public nomination. I encourage all Canadians to participate in selecting the most famous Canadians who have inspired them through telling our stories, sharing our hopes and adding sparkle to our lives.