A Burnaby woman's words may soon be known across Canada.
Christina Poissant, 54, has been named as one of the top 10 finalists in the Song for Canada competition.
The contest, which called on Canadians to describe "the true essence of the Canadian identity, and what makes them proud to be Canadian" in a 250 word poem or essay, garnered 631 applications from across the country, including 74 from B.C.
Entrants were encouraged to submit a vocal or musical interpretation with their written material that may be featured during the performance of the song, if it is chosen as the eventual winner, during a debut in October during Canada's Walk of Fame televised awards.
Winners will be announced Aug. 30 and the first place winner will have a minimum of one line from their submission including in the song, which will be co-written, composed and arranged by Stephan Moccio (who wrote 'I believe', the 2010 Vancouver Olympics theme song). Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida will co-write the lyrics and work with Moccio on the melody.
The first place winner will also receive a grand prize of $25,000, a trip for two to Canada's Walk of Fame awards and exclusive inductee Ball, and the chance to work with Moccio, Maida and Kreviazuk and studio recording time at Metalworks Studio.
The panel of judges includes founding director of Canada's Walk of Fame, Peter Soumalias; acclaimed pianist, producer and songwriter, Stephan Moccio; Canadian jazz-pop singer and 2010 Allan Slaight Award recipient, Nikki Yanofsky, two-time JUNO Award winner, Chantal Kreviazuk, acclaimed singer/songwriter and front man for Our Lady Peace, Raine Maida and Entertainment Tonight Canada co-host, Rick Campanelli.
