On the red carpet before the festivities kicked off, guests were encouraged to wear local Canadian brands.

A special new award, meanwhile, was announced for the CAFAs this year.

The Canadian super accepted her award and paid homage to her native country.

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Linda Evangelista

[Growing up] in St. Catharines, my family rarely came around the lake to Toronto.

This was the big city.

For me, fashion has always been a place where dreams, aspirations, and inspirations flourish.

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