Canada香蕉视频直播檚 Walk of Fame adds environmentalist David Suzuki, sprinter Donovan Bailey, and actress Anna Paquin to its ranks tonight with a splashy gala.

The annual bash will also posthumously induct civil-rights pioneer Viola Desmond, business leader Ted Rogers, and country crooner Stompin香蕉视频直播� Tom Connors.

Suzuki says he香蕉视频直播檒l be thinking of his late parents as he accepts the honour, which recognizes his efforts to champion the environment while making science accessible to average Canadians.

The 81-year-old says the issues facing the planet are as urgent as ever, and he urges Canadians to embrace sustainable living.

This year香蕉视频直播檚 gala is expected to be broadcast next year, but a spokesman says no date has yet been set.

Global will air a one-hour retrospective special Dec. 3, hosted by 香蕉视频直播淲ill & Grace香蕉视频直播� star Eric McCormack.

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This year香蕉视频直播檚 Canada香蕉视频直播檚 Walk of Fame additions bring the number of inductees to 173.

The Canadian Press

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