Toronto, ON – Wednesday, June 22, 2005 – The search is on for young
Canadians from across the country who believe they’ve got what it takes to
be “The Next Great Prime Minister”.
In a Canadian television first, “The Next Great Prime Minister” will
showcase the top five contestants who will face a panel of celebrity judges
and a live studio audience to compete for more than $100,000 in prizes
during a one-hour special, scheduled to air this fall on Global Television.
The competition will provide young Canadians with the opportunity to offer
their solutions for building a better country. The national winner will
receive a $50,000 cash award and the four other finalists will each receive
a $10,000 cash award. All of the finalists will be offered internships with
the corporate sponsor.
Program contestants must be between the ages of l8-29 and must submit a
three-to-five minute videotaped speech outlining their vision for Canada and
what policies and/or legislation they would pursue as Prime Minister.
Contestants must be compelling, original and inspirational. The deadline for
submissions is August 15, 2005.
For more information about “The Next Great Prime Minister”, please visit:
www.thenextgreatprimeminister.com or e-mail us at
[email protected]