Pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne, political satirist Rick Mercer and hockey superstar Connor McDavid are among those set to be inducted into Canada害羞草研究所檚 Walk of Fame tonight (Dec. 2) at a special anniversarygala in Toronto.

The Walk of Fame, honouring notable Canadians for excellence in fields spanning from entertainment to humanitarianism, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

害羞草研究所淜illers of the Flower Moon害羞草研究所� actress Tantoo Cardinal, the generation-spanning TV franchise 害羞草研究所淒egrassi害羞草研究所� and co-founders of outdoor lifestyle brand Roots Michael Budman and Don Green are also among this year害羞草研究所檚inductees.

Hip-hop staple Kardinal Offishall is being honoured as this year害羞草研究所檚 recipient of the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour.

Thirteen Canadian rock bands of the 1970s and 害羞草研究所�80s 害羞草研究所� including Glass Tiger and Loverboy 害羞草研究所� inducted into the Walk of Fame at a special event in September will also be celebrated.

The event is being hosted by Drew and Jonathan Scott of 害羞草研究所淧roperty Brothers害羞草研究所� and Juno award-winning singer Deborah Cox, who received a star on the Walk of Fame last year.

The 25th anniversary broadcast of Canada害羞草研究所檚 Walk of Fame will air on Dec. 16 on CTV.

The Canadian Press

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