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Canada Games alumni competing in Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Wednesday, 4th April 201822 of the 46 Canadians competing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games used the Canada Games as a stepping stone to reaching the next of their careers.
Athlete Province Games Year Medal David Bambrick NS 2013 Bronze Rachel Cliff BC 2009 Bronze Alexandre Dupont QC 2009/2005 x3 Gold Sam Effah AB 2009 x2 Gold Crystal Emmanuel ON... Read More -
MNP Announced as Canada Games National Partner
Tuesday, 27th March 2018The 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society is pleased to welcome MNP as a Diamond Sponsor of the 2019 Games, a National Partner of the Canada Games and the presenting sponsor of the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay. Starting in fall 2018, the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay will travel from coast to coast as a national torch relay, culminating in the...
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Canada Games alumni shine in PyeongChang
Monday, 19th March 2018Team Canada had an amazing Paralympic Games, concluding a record-breaking nine days of competition with 28 medals won. This was our naiton's best ever number of podium finishes at a Paralympic Winter Games.
Canada Games alumni were major contributed to Canada's medal haul, as evidenced by the below stats.
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Karate added to the 2023 Canada Winter Games Sport Program
Wednesday, 14th March 2018Karate has been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
“We are excited that the 2023 Canada Winter Games will feature Karate,” said Tom Quinn, Canada Games Council Chairman. “This will mark the first time Karate appears at the Canada Games and we can’t wait to see the nation’s top young...
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Erin Mathany Announced as Canada Games Council Vice President, Marketing and Partnerships
Monday, 12th March 2018David Patterson, Canada Games Council (CGC) President and CEO, has announced that Erin Mathany will become the organization’s Vice President, Marketing and Partnerships. Erin will be responsible for leading the innovative growth of the Canada Games brand, highlighting the stories of the athletes, coaches, volunteers and communities that bring...
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Canada Games Alumni Well Represented at 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang
Friday, 9th March 2018Canada Games alumni have a strong presence among Canada's roster at the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang. Of the 55 athletes competing, 16 (29%) have used the Canada Games as a stepping stone to future success.
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Canada Games alumni shine in PyeongChang
Thursday, 1st March 2018Team Canada had a tremendous showing at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, finishing third overall in both the gold medal count with 11 and in total medals, the Canadians leave South Korea highly decorated. In total, Canada won 29 medals, a new national Olympic Winter Games record, surpassing its Vancouver 2010 total of 26. Canada...
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Canada Games Council Applauds Government of Canada’s Emphasis on Gender Equity
Tuesday, 27th February 2018The Canada Games Council welcomed the Government of Canada’s emphasis on gender equity in sport in today’s federal budget. The budget outlined a goal for gender equity in key sport measures by 2035. The Canada Games Council was proud to report that gender equity at the Canada Games is near and can be reached well before the goal set...
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Canada Games alumni thriving at 2018 Olympic Winter Games
Tuesday, 20th February 2018Canada Games alumni have been firing on all cylinders in PyeongChang, making Canada proud and capturing multiple medals.
The first came during Mark McMorris' epic run that saw him take home bronze in Men's Slopestyle. McMorris, who wore the green and white of Saskatchewan at the 2007 Canada Winter Games, overcame many obstacles...
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Tim Hortons® Announced as Canada Games National Partner
Tuesday, 13th February 2018The Canada Games have announced Tim Hortons® as a Canada Games National Partner and Diamond Sponsor.
“Tim Hortons has been a staple of Canadian communities since 1964 and having them partner with the Canada Games - our nation’s premium multi-sport event that enriches Canadian culture and creates lasting legacies - is very...
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Canada Games Alumni Well Represented at 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang
Tuesday, 6th February 2018Canada Games alumni represent approximately 34% of the athletes that will compete for Team Canada at the upcoming 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Among Canada Games sports, 38% of Canada's roster competed at a Canada Winter Games.
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2021 Canada Games Host Society Announces Wayne Parrish as Chief Executive Officer
Wednesday, 31st January 2018Today, the Host Society for the 2021 Canada Games announced Wayne Parrish as its Chief Executive Officer. This is an important milestone for the 2021 Canada Games which will be held across the Niagara Region in the summer of 2021. A national search for the CEO role was launched last fall, with Wayne standing out amongst all other applicants....
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