''Canada 98'' (later ''Canada 99'' then ''Canada 100'' in each successive debut year) is a Canadian centennial documentary

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presented by

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. The series debuted on November 25, 1964 to showcase Canada's

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. the series was hosted by

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featuring nine episodes (despite twelve being produced). ''Canada 98'' was preceded by documentary film ''

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''.

Sources

Queen's University Directory of CBC Television Series
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