The Calgary-based M'Dahoma is a neuroscientist turned pastry chef who shares his skills on social media as The Pastry Nerd. The great Canadian book debate will take place on March 17-20.

The Dutch national anthem is to be played and some bubbly — carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages — will be uncorked and Dutch pastries will be served as part of the celebration, ter Vrugt said.