Selection process
The "Greatest Canadian" was chosen through a two-step voting process. The first phase beginning on 5 April 2004, involved the collection of data (nominees for consideration) through polls conducted by mail, phone and the internet. Of these nominees the bottom 40 of 50 individuals, in order of popularity, were revealed during the first episode in October. The criteria for eligible as outlined by the CBC was broad:The Greatest Canadian criteriaTop 10
On 17 October 2004 the top 10 nominees were revealed at the end of the first episode in alphabetical order. The winner and all finalists were announced by popularity on 28 November and 29 in a three-hour two part series conclusion.Top 50
More than 10,000 names were submitted for consideration with the top 100 individuals being revealed online accompanied with a short biography.The Greatest Canadian top 100Other editions
Other countries have produced similar shows based on the format originated by theSee also
*'' Canada: A People's History'' *References
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