Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, the Canada Games Council (CGC) reaffirms its commitment to providing a safe and inclusive space for all athletes, coaches, fans, officials, mission staff, and volunteers, free from discrimination and harassment.

In honour of Earth Day, the Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to unveil the environment component of our newly developed Sustainability and Impact Strategy, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games while supporting environmental enhancements along with social and economic benefits in Host communities.

The Canada Games Council (CGC) has named Québec as the official Host city of the 2027 Canada Winter Games, marking a return to the birthplace of the Canada Games 60 years after the inaugural event held in 1967.

The Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to announce that box lacrosse has been added to the sport program for the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and furthermore, that the sport will become a fixture at the Canada Summer Games starting in 2029 as per the approved Sport Selection Policy.

For Women’s History Month, the Canada Games Council wants to shine a spotlight on some of the great female athletes who have competed on the Canada Games field of play. Throughout the 56-year history of the Canada Games, countless women have inspired the nation through their grit, determination, and passion for sports. These former Canada Games athletes and coaches have gone on to break international records, win Olympic, Paralympic and world championship medals, become leaders in their communities, and open doors for the next generation. We thank and congratulate the thousands of women and girls who have sparked greatness at the Canada Games and hope to inspire all those who work towards their goals.

After an amazing two weeks packed with sport excellence, team spirit, and friendships that will last a lifetime, the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games have finally come to a close. Since February 18, an exemplary generation of young athletes have had a profound impact on this country – they have sparked greatness and unified the nation through the power of sport.

Team Alberta’s figure skater, Lia Cho, is this year’s youngest athlete at Canada Winter Games. She is only 10 years old and stands just over four rulers high.

After 16 incredible days, the 29th edition of the Canada Games will officially conclude tonight with the Closing Ceremony from Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown at 7:30 PM AST.

Female boxing made its historic debut this week at Credit Union Place in Summerside, PEI.

Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 5th, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!

For the first time in Canada Games history, medals will be awarded in mixed doubles curling. The event made its historic debut this week at the Montague Curling Club.

Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 4th, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!

Today, in the late afternoon at North Rustico Canada Games Centre, Maddox Glover of Conception Bay South won gold in Mens Figure Skating - Special Olympic Level II

Chants of “Novaaa Scotiaaa” echoed throughout Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre in Charlottetown as proud fans watched Ritu Shah and Thomas Ashton add two silver medals to Team Nova Scotia’s growing medal count.

When people speak of the legacy of the 2023 Canada Winter Games the conversation usually focuses on two things, the lifelong memories people take away from the Games and the new sports facilities the Games leave behind.But this year that legacy has grown to include more than 3,000 books for children donated by athletes, coaches and supporters from every province in the country.