Ms. Cathy Kurzbock reports

TOP CHEF CANADA RENEWED FOR FOURTH SEASON

Shaw Communications Inc. has renewed its highest-rated Food Network Canada series, Top Chef Canada. Since the launch of season one in April, 2011, the Canadian adaptation of the international smash hit has consistently been Food Network's top ranked series. A national casting call for Canada's next top chef has begun, with applications available at the Top Chef website. The deadline for submitting applications is June 11, 2013.

The country's best and brightest up-and-coming culinary stars, aged 19 years and older, are encouraged to visit the Top Chef website to be directed to the application form. In addition to the on-line form, applicants must create a short video of themselves in action, showing off their cooking ability and on-camera personality.

Staying true to the original show format, Top Chef Canada challenges competitors' culinary skills to see who can cut it as Canada's top chef, taking home the grand prize including $100,000. The intensity builds each week as the competitors vie for their shot at stardom and avoid elimination. Shaw Media will continue to work with Canadian production powerhouse, Insight Productions, for the fourth season, which will premiere in 2014 exclusively on Food Network Canada.

Viewers can continue watching the third season of Top Chef Canada on Food Network Canada on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT. Canada's third top chef will be crowned in the exciting, Calgary-based season finale airing Monday, June 10, at 9 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT on Food Network Canada.