How were the signatures obtained?
A. Using the principle of “Six Degrees of Separation” (an unproven theory that anyone on earth can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances with no more than five intermediaries), the Grannies leveraged the internet, telephone searches, personal contacts and media to find addresses and connections to Canadians who have made a contribution to this great country. A list of Great Canadians was compiled (and ever expanded). Despite best efforts, some great Canadians were so well-shielded that even the Grannies could not reach them. Sometimes fabric patches were sent three or four times, without success. The Grannies enjoyed the fact, though, that in general, the “Six Degrees of Separation” theory holds true!
