This yearBԪַs contestants on BԪַThe Amazing Race CanadaBԪַ say theyBԪַre hitting the road to inspire members of their communities.
CTV says teams include Paralympic Gold medallist Tyler Turner and his girlfriend Kayleen VanderRee, who want to show that disabled people can BԪַtake home the gold.BԪַ
Meanwhile, friends and BԪַdrag sistersBԪַ Jermaine Aranha and Justin Baird want to serve as an inspiration for other LGBTQ people.
Teammates Gail Kim and Gisele Shaw are friends and former and current pro-wrestlers who also say theyBԪַre racing for the LGBTQ community.
Two teams want to inspire Indigenous youth: siblings Shayla Oulette Stonechild and Joel Oulette, and couple Deven Condo-Mitchell and Amanda Larocque.
Season 9 of BԪַThe Amazing Race CanadaBԪַ is set to air on Tuesdays, starting July 4.
Contestants also include: mental health advocates Ty Smith and Kat Kastner; YouTubers Derek Gottenbos and Jaspal Sidhu; friends Gracie Lowes and Lily Bateman; married couple Allie Seller and Eddie Parinas; and friends Ben Chutta and Anwar Ahmed.
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