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Whether it’s announcements about previous or upcoming Canada Games, our sport program, or our incredible alumni, check out the press releases below for the latest Canada Games news!
The Board of the Canada Games Council (CGC) is happy to announce Kelly-Ann Paul as the organization’s next President and CEO. Paul, a long-time senior leader of the CGC, will be stepping into her new role on November 29, 2021 with an exciting 16 months ahead, including two Canada Games scheduled in Niagara and Prince Edward Island in the summer of 2022 and winter of 2023, respectively.
The Board of the Canada Games Council (CGC) is happy to announce Kelly-Ann Paul as the organization’s next President and CEO. Paul, a long-time senior leader of the CGC, will be stepping into her new role on November 29, 2021 with an exciting 16 months ahead, including two Canada Games scheduled in Niagara and Prince Edward Island in the summer of 2022 and winter of 2023, respectively.
The Canada Games Council, alongside the City of Whitehorse and the Government of Yukon, today officially launched the bid process for the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
The Canada Games Council, alongside the City of Whitehorse and the Government of Yukon, today officially launched the bid process for the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
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The Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to announce the initial sports and disciplines selected for the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Yukon.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to announce the initial sports and disciplines selected for the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Yukon.
The City of Whitehorse announced last week that former Yukon Premier Piers McDonald has accepted the position of Chair of the 2027 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee.
The City of Whitehorse announced last week that former Yukon Premier Piers McDonald has accepted the position of Chair of the 2027 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee.
The Canada Games play an important role in preparing the next generation of Canada’s national team athletes for podium success on the international stage by providing valuable training and competition experience.
The Canada Games play an important role in preparing the next generation of Canada’s national team athletes for podium success on the international stage by providing valuable training and competition experience.
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June is Indigenous History Month and marks a nationwide celebration of the outstanding achievements, storied history and diverse heritage of Indigenous peoples across Canada. This year, we begin Indigenous History Month on a tragically mournful note.
June is Indigenous History Month and marks a nationwide celebration of the outstanding achievements, storied history and diverse heritage of Indigenous peoples across Canada. This year, we begin Indigenous History Month on a tragically mournful note.
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The City of St. John’s, NL has been named the official Host of the 2025 Canada Summer Games. As the country’s marquee multi-sport event for amateur sport, the Canada Games attracts thousands of able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The City of St. John’s, NL has been named the official Host of the 2025 Canada Summer Games. As the country’s marquee multi-sport event for amateur sport, the Canada Games attracts thousands of able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The Canada Games Council and the 2021 Canada Games Host Society have decided to postpone the 2021 Canada Summer Games until the summer of 2022
The Canada Games Council and the 2021 Canada Games Host Society have decided to postpone the 2021 Canada Summer Games until the summer of 2022
We have all felt sadness, frustration, and anger at the harmful acts directed towards the Black community that have been highlighted in recent weeks.
We have all felt sadness, frustration, and anger at the harmful acts directed towards the Black community that have been highlighted in recent weeks.
The health and safety of Canadians, the sport community and the Canada Games family is our top priority. We are committed to doing our part to contain the spread of COVID-19 and have adjusted our operations in line with the advice of public health experts.
The health and safety of Canadians, the sport community and the Canada Games family is our top priority. We are committed to doing our part to contain the spread of COVID-19 and have adjusted our operations in line with the advice of public health experts.
The Canada Games Council today officially launched the bid process for the 2025 Canada Summer Games that will be held in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Canada Games Council today officially launched the bid process for the 2025 Canada Summer Games that will be held in Newfoundland and Labrador.
