Voting is open!! Voting will be open for the next 45 days, please vote wisely! Find each word's home page below for an explanation as to what the heck it means and why it should be Canada's new Cheers.

Cheers for Canada
is a Canada wide contest to create a new, uniquely Canadian replacement for 'Cheers'. This word could be yours!

The winner will receive a party toasting their word on May 24 weekend, 2009!

Canehlidh

Melissa from Toronto:

"Canehlidh (pronounced Kan-ay-lee)
A spin on the gaelic word, "ceilidh", which means kitchen party, or "gathering together"- basically drinking, playing and dancing to music.
-pride in the hospitable and accepting nature of Canadians; we welcome travellers, newcomers, strangers, into our houses, local pubs, neighborhoods, small towns and big cities and make them feel right at home,and maybe a little tipsy
Can- to specify Canadian party
eh- coincidentally, this national "word" fits to indicate correct pronunciation
the last few letters are the same as the root word in honour of the word itself as well as the substantial Gaelic roots and influence throughout the country, especially in the East Coast"

Thank you.