Meet the 2026 contenders! - Canada Reads

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The great Canadian book debate is back! The star-studded cast of Canada Reads 2026 is revealed on Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, along with the five books they think all of Canada should read. They also discuss debate strategy and reading outside of their comfort zones. The debates take place April 13 to 16. All the details for Canada Reads can be found at cbcbooks.ca.

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How long is this episode of Canada Reads?

This episode is 31 minutes long.

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This episode was published on January 24, 2026.

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The great Canadian book debate is back! The star-studded cast of Canada Reads 2026 is revealed on Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, along with the five books they think all of Canada should read. They also discuss debate strategy and reading...

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