Avril Lavigne, Tantoo Cardinal & More Join Canada’s Walk Of Fame 2023 Inductees

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Five new esteemed inductees will be added to Canada’s Walk of Fame, which is celebrating 25 years. On Tuesday, the national registered charity that “inspires all Canadians by proudly shining a light on extraordinary Canadian achievers and their successes,” via the organization’s website, announced those joining the 2023 inductees: co-founders of the iconic Roots Canada, celebrating 50 incredible years as a marquee Canadian brand, Michael Budman and Don Green (Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy); multi-award-winning actress who broke barriers for Indigenous actors, Tantoo Cardinal (Arts & Entertainment); global superstar Avril Lavigne (Arts & Entertainment); and philanthropic champion of Canadian culture, arts and music, Gary Slaight (Arts & Entertainment). READ MORE: ‘She-Hulk’ Star Tatiana Maslany To Be Inducted Into Canada’s Walk Of Fame “For 25 years, Canada’s Walk of Fame has celebrated more than 200 inductions, recognizing some of the most accomplished, influential, and inspiring trailblazers, record-breakers, change-makers, and superstars of the world – whom we are so fortunate and proud to call as Canadians,” Jeffrey Latimer, CEO of Canada’s Walk of Fame, said in a statement.

In a reaction video, shared with ET Canada, Lavigne thanked Canada for the recognition. READ MORE: Keanu Reeves Inducted Into Canada’s Walk Of Fame By ‘Matrix’ Co-Star Carrie-Anne Moss “It’s such an honour to be included in this year’s Canada’s Walk of Fame ceremony,” she said. “After 20 years+ in the industry, this is an incredible way to celebrate.” Budman, Green, and Cardinal also shared their reactions in videos posted to the official Instagram page for Canada’s Walk of Fame — established back in 1998.