Just for a laugh on the 40th^e Jubilee, is one of the Canadians being honored this year for excellence in their respective fields, be it entertainment, entrepreneurship, sports or, most notably, philanthropy.

They will have their stars engraved on sidewalks in Toronto’s Theater District.

In addition to the Just for Laughs and Just for Laughs festivals in Montreal, the group organizes dozens of comedy shows around the world.

Several Quebecers already have their stars on Canada’s Walk of Fame, including Celine Dion, Maurice Richard, Denys Arcand and Cirque du Soleil.

Other additions this year include businesswoman and philanthropist Heather Reisman, a Montreal native and graduate of McGill University. She founded and runs the bookstore chain Indigo.

R&B singer Deborah Cox also earns her star. She said Saturday that she hopes her recognition would inspire other black musicians.

“Growing up, it was really hard for me to find people who looked like me on radio and TV,” the 48-year-old singer-songwriter said on the red carpet before receiving her star on Saturday night.

Rock band The Tragically Hip was inducted in recognition of their humanitarian efforts.

“We’re pleased to be recognized for taking advantage of these chances and opportunities,” said guitarist Paul Langlois. It’s a bit humbling, it’s not something we want to celebrate. »

The gala also honored the 2021 nominees, R&B singer Jully Black, actor Graham Greene and entrepreneur and philanthropist Ajay Virmani.

This year’s inductee, 37-year-old actress Tatiana Maslany, is known for the series She-Hulk: Lawyer and orphan blackstressed that she was honored to be recognized at this stage in her career.

M^me Maslany is currently working on a television series for AMC entitled Invitation to a campfire. She described the project as a “gloomy and sexy” play set in the 1930s.

Director Julien Christian Lutz, known as Director X, said it was unexpected praise to be recognized by a star for his work behind the camera.

Posthumous honors went to Canadian journalist Barbara Frum, celebrated for her CBC interviews, and Lionel Conacher, Canadian athlete and politician.

Olympic medalist Andre De Grasse, who presented the induction to the family, said Conacher inspired him to become a better athlete.

Canada’s Walk of Fame airs December 17 at 7 p.m. on CTV.

With information from Christian Collington, The Canadian Press, Toronto