It's time for Canada Reads 2021 with host Ali Hassan! Five celebrated Canadians champion their chosen book as the "one that will transport us" and vote to eliminate the first title from competition.

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About Canada Reads:
Welcome to the great Canadian book debate! Five champions each choose a book by a Canadian writer that they believe the entire country should read. After four days of debates, one book will be declared the winner of Canada Reads.

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