CBC Commences Search for Canada’s Smartest Children

CBC had begun its nationwide search for contestants to participate in Canada’s Smartest Person Junior, the kids’ version of the competition format from Media Headquarters.

Canadian children between the ages of 8 and 12 can apply to be a contestant on the CBC website from now until June 30. The six-part show will see 12 youngsters present their physical, musical, social, linguistic, logical and visual abilities. It is scheduled to premiere this fall.

“The junior format of this engaging and innovative competition will continue to showcase intelligence in all its many forms,” said Sally Catto, the general manager of programming at CBC. “We look forward to introducing audiences to some remarkable young people from across the country, and empowering Canadians of all ages to celebrate their own unique abilities and strengths.”

Robert Cohen, executive producer and creator of Canada’s Smartest Person Junior, added: “We’re thrilled to announce this new edition of Canada’s Smartest Person that will give the next generation of Canadians a chance to put their smarts to the test. You don’t need straight As in math or science to apply because this competition proves there’s lots of different ways to be smart. This season will be filled with new and exciting twists we’ve never seen before on the Smartest Person stage.”