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The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) has renewed its longstanding commitment as a national partner of the Canada Games for the upcoming events in 2023, 2025 and 2027.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) has renewed its longstanding commitment as a national partner of the Canada Games for the upcoming events in 2023, 2025 and 2027.
The Canada Games Council is pleased to reveal the five phenomenal alumni who will be inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour at the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games in February. The Class of 2023 features decorated Olympians Marc Gagnon, Heather Moyse and Sami Jo Small, trailblazing builder Vicki Keith, and distinguished alum Dr. Heather Morrison.
The Canada Games Council is pleased to reveal the five phenomenal alumni who will be inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour at the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games in February. The Class of 2023 features decorated Olympians Marc Gagnon, Heather Moyse and Sami Jo Small, trailblazing builder Vicki Keith, and distinguished alum Dr. Heather Morrison.
In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, the PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council have officially declared the 2023 Canada Winter Games a True Sport event – ensuring the values of fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun are at the heart of the Games.
In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, the PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council have officially declared the 2023 Canada Winter Games a True Sport event – ensuring the values of fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun are at the heart of the Games.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Team Nova Scotia canoe kayak athlete Ava Carew and Team Saskatchewan volleyball player Skyler Varga have been selected as the winners of the Roland Michener Award following the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Team Nova Scotia canoe kayak athlete Ava Carew and Team Saskatchewan volleyball player Skyler Varga have been selected as the winners of the Roland Michener Award following the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) has removed its Policy on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for accredited individuals ahead of the upcoming 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) has removed its Policy on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for accredited individuals ahead of the upcoming 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is aware of the announcement from the Government of Yukon indicating that they will be withdrawing from hosting the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is aware of the announcement from the Government of Yukon indicating that they will be withdrawing from hosting the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that longtime partner Sage Canada has renewed its commitment to the Canada Games Movement through 2030, as a National Supplier of the Canada Games in 2025, 2027 and 2029.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that longtime partner Sage Canada has renewed its commitment to the Canada Games Movement through 2030, as a National Supplier of the Canada Games in 2025, 2027 and 2029.
Today, at the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill, the PEI 2023 Host Society, Canada Games Council, and Cavendish Farms proudly lit the Roly McLenahan Torch. This officially kick-starts the Cavendish Farms Torch Relay and will light the path to the upcoming PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, from February 18 to March 5, 2023.
Today, at the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill, the PEI 2023 Host Society, Canada Games Council, and Cavendish Farms proudly lit the Roly McLenahan Torch. This officially kick-starts the Cavendish Farms Torch Relay and will light the path to the upcoming PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, from February 18 to March 5, 2023.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors following an extensive, nationwide search to add to the organization’s governance team.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors following an extensive, nationwide search to add to the organization’s governance team.
The Canada Games Council is pleased to announce the provinces and territories currently exploring the opportunity to host the Canada Games in the fourth hosting rotation model, from 2031 to 2037, as part of a new hosting rotation model adopted by the Federal/Provincial-Territorial Governments.
The Canada Games Council is pleased to announce the provinces and territories currently exploring the opportunity to host the Canada Games in the fourth hosting rotation model, from 2031 to 2037, as part of a new hosting rotation model adopted by the Federal/Provincial-Territorial Governments.
Niagara’s Golden Girl, Kristen Kit, sparked plenty of excitement during the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Niagara Summer Games held Saturday night at the Meridian Centre.
Niagara’s Golden Girl, Kristen Kit, sparked plenty of excitement during the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Niagara Summer Games held Saturday night at the Meridian Centre.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to unveil the newly redesigned Canada Games awards, and announce the addition of two new awards in commemoration of two titans within the Canada Games Movement.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to unveil the newly redesigned Canada Games awards, and announce the addition of two new awards in commemoration of two titans within the Canada Games Movement.
The Niagara 2022 Host Society and Canada Games Council are proud to reveal the new streaming platform that will broadcast over 1,000 hours of live coverage of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games from August 6-21 at niagara2022games.ca/watch.
The Niagara 2022 Host Society and Canada Games Council are proud to reveal the new streaming platform that will broadcast over 1,000 hours of live coverage of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games from August 6-21 at niagara2022games.ca/watch.
We are thrilled to welcome Michael Strange as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Michael is being inducted as a Canada Games Distinguished Alum for his achievements in boxing and for his selfless support of numerous charitable efforts.
We are thrilled to welcome Michael Strange as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Michael is being inducted as a Canada Games Distinguished Alum for his achievements in boxing and for his selfless support of numerous charitable efforts.
We are thrilled to welcome Don Goodwin as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Don is being inducted as a Canada Games Builder for his passion for amateur sport, and his tremendous impact on the Canada Games movement.
We are thrilled to welcome Don Goodwin as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Don is being inducted as a Canada Games Builder for his passion for amateur sport, and his tremendous impact on the Canada Games movement.
We are thrilled to welcome Brian McKeever as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Brian is being inducted as a Canada Games Athlete for his for his achievements in Cross Country Skiing both nationally and internationally.
We are thrilled to welcome Brian McKeever as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Brian is being inducted as a Canada Games Athlete for his for his achievements in Cross Country Skiing both nationally and internationally.
We are thrilled to welcome Steve Nash as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Steve is being inducted as a Canada Games Athlete for his achievements on and off the basketball course that have made him one of the best players of all time.
We are thrilled to welcome Steve Nash as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Steve is being inducted as a Canada Games Athlete for his achievements on and off the basketball course that have made him one of the best players of all time.
We are thrilled to welcome Tom Quinn as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Tom is being inducted as a Canada Games Builder for his achievements that started on the badminton court and continue in the board room.
We are thrilled to welcome Tom Quinn as a 2022 Hall of Honour Inductee. Tom is being inducted as a Canada Games Builder for his achievements that started on the badminton court and continue in the board room.
We are thrilled to welcome Stacey Allaster, CC, as a 2022 Canada Games Hall of Honour Inductee. Stacey is being inducted as a Distinguished Alum for her incredible hard work & innovation within the tennis community.
We are thrilled to welcome Stacey Allaster, CC, as a 2022 Canada Games Hall of Honour Inductee. Stacey is being inducted as a Distinguished Alum for her incredible hard work & innovation within the tennis community.
The Canada Games Council is thrilled to reveal the six remarkable alumni who will be inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games in August.
The Canada Games Council is thrilled to reveal the six remarkable alumni who will be inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games in August.
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Canada Games Women in Coaching Apprenticeship Program.
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Canada Games Women in Coaching Apprenticeship Program.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2023 Canada Games Host Society are pleased to welcome Vision33 Canada Inc. as a National Multi-Games Partner of the Canada Games, starting with the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2023 Canada Games Host Society are pleased to welcome Vision33 Canada Inc. as a National Multi-Games Partner of the Canada Games, starting with the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Games Council (CGC), with the endorsement of the 2022 Canada Games Host Society and the 2023 Canada Games Host Society, will implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all accredited individuals at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara Region and the 2023 Canada Winter Games on Prince Edward Island.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Games Council (CGC), with the endorsement of the 2022 Canada Games Host Society and the 2023 Canada Games Host Society, will implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all accredited individuals at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara Region and the 2023 Canada Winter Games on Prince Edward Island.
St. John’s, N.L. - The 2025 Canada Games Host Society Co-Chairs, Kim Keating and Karl Smith, are thrilled to announce the Board of Directors for the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s.
St. John’s, N.L. - The 2025 Canada Games Host Society Co-Chairs, Kim Keating and Karl Smith, are thrilled to announce the Board of Directors for the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s.
The Board of Directors for the 2025 Canada Games Host Society in St. John’s has appointed Karen Sherriffs as Chief Executive Officer. Sherriffs will take on the role effective early 2022.
The Board of Directors for the 2025 Canada Games Host Society in St. John’s has appointed Karen Sherriffs as Chief Executive Officer. Sherriffs will take on the role effective early 2022.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) invites Canadians to celebrate sporting excellence and outstanding achievement on and off the field of play by nominating acclaimed alumni for the 2022 and 2023 Canada Games Hall of Honour.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) invites Canadians to celebrate sporting excellence and outstanding achievement on and off the field of play by nominating acclaimed alumni for the 2022 and 2023 Canada Games Hall of Honour.
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.
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.
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.
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.