Ten celebrity advocates slated to debate in the upcoming CBC TV series The Greatest Canadian will be partnered with one of the Top Ten ‘greats’ (nominated by the public) and get an hour to present their program – which they hope will convince viewers to vote for their nominee.

It’s an eclectic group of high-profile guests, which include:
KICKOFF / Top 50 Countdown: Sunday, Oct. 17, 8 – 10 p.m. Wendy Mesley
Monday, October 18, 8 – 9 p.m. MuchMusic’s George Stroumboulopoulos
Wednesday, October 20, 8 – 9 p.m. Reform Party MP Deborah Grey
Monday, October 25, 8 – 9 p.m. Former wrestler Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart
Wednesday, October 27, 8 – 9 p.m. Author and prof Charlotte Gray
Wednesday, November 3, 8 – 9 p.m. Radio host and actor Sook-Yin Lee
Monday, November 8, 8 – 9 p.m. Comedienne Mary Walsh
Wednesday, November 10, 8 – 9 p.m. Actor, writer, director Paul Gross
Monday, November 15, 8 – 9 p.m. Journalist Evan Solomon
Wednesday, November 17, 8 – 9 p.m. Rock musician Melissa Auf Der Maur
Monday, November 22, 8 – 9 p.m. Broadcaster Rex Murphy
FINAL PITCH:
Sunday, Nov. 28, 8 – 10 p.m. Wendy Mesley, advocates and special guests
FINALE / RESULTS: THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL !
Monday, Nov. 29, 8 – 9 p.m. Wendy Mesley & Guests