Canada Reads 2024: Watch the Day One replay here
The debates take place March 4-7 on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC Listen, CBC Gem and CBC Books
The great Canadian book debate is back for its 23rd season! The opening round of Canada Reads kicked off March 4, 2024 at 10:05 a.m ET.
Watch the Day One replay on this page or find other ways and times to tune in here.
The 2024 contenders are:
- Athlete and CBC Sports contributor Dallas Soonias champions Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
- Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi champions Denison Avenue by Christina Wong & Daniel Innes
- Fashion influencer Mirian Njoh champions Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
- Actor Kudakwashe Rutendo champions Shut Up You're Pretty by Téa Mutonji
- Author Heather O'Neill champions The Future by Catherine Leroux, translated by Susan Ouriou
Over four days, the five champions will state their case for why their book is the "one to carry us forward." In this Day One debate, they'll vote to eliminate the first title from the competition.
This year's host is comedian Ali Hassan.
Each panellist will have an opportunity to deliver an opening pitch for their respective book, then champion it when the question turns to whether their book is truly the one that all Canadians need to read right now.
The debates will take place live at 10:05 a.m. ET. You can tune in live or catch a replay on the platform of your choice. You can see all the broadcast details here.
After one hour of debate, the five panellists will have to vote one book off the show.
Want to learn more about the books? Check out our handy Canada Reads cheat sheet.
Last year, Jeopardy! star Mattea Roach championed Kate Beaton's graphic memoir Ducks to victory on Canada Reads 2023.
