In the Hall's early years, winners of major international competitions were automatic qualifiers for entry, however that practice was ended by 1981 as part of a general tightening of induction criteria for such halls of fame across Canada.
Winners of major international competitions were automatic qualifiers for entry. This was in the Hall's early years. Practice was ended by 1981 as part of a general tightening of induction criteria for such halls of fame across Canada.