By Sally Warburton
The 2025 Legends Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoured musical icons Andy Kim, Jane Siberry, Ian Thomas, Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore of Triumph, and Gino Vannelli, songwriters who have defined generations and helped shape Canada’s cultural identity on the world stage.
The lively and exciting Red Carpet prior to the Awards Ceremony was held at The Meridian Arts Centre in North York, Toronto on October 17th, 2025.
On the Red Carpet were Andy Kim, Denise Donlon with partner Murray McLauchlan, Ed Robertson of the BareNaked Ladies, Jane Siberry, Ian Thomas, Tom Cochrane, 3 members of band Triumph – Rik Emmett Mike Levine and Gil Moore, Gino Vannelli, Frank Davies, Chair and Founder of the CSHF, Montreal’s Clerel and RÊVE, Alfie Zappacosta. Winnipeg folk singer Noah Derksen and rising star Sam Drysdale.
Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew and Ed Robertson, Kirk Diamond and Kairo McLean . Housewife (Brighid Fry) Chantal Kreviazuk, JJ Wilde and Charlie Edward
Read all about the Ceremony at https://www.cshf.ca/induction-ceremonies/legends-toronto-2025/
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