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REFLECTING CANADA’S DIVERSITY

The Canada Games Council is proud to unveil its Social Inclusion Strategy, outlining a roadmap to Authentic Representation, Bold Leadership, and a Culture of Belonging within the Canada Games Movement and the CGC.

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Call for Nominations to the Canada Games Council Board of Directors

The Canada Games Council is seeking energetic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. We are looking for visionary leaders dedicated to growing the Canada Games Movement and delivering the CGC’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

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Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame to Honour Canada Games Council

As Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame announced its award winners for the milestone 70th anniversary of the Order of Sport, it named the Canada Games Council as a recipient of a special edition Sport for Good Award.

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Final Sport Program Announced for 2029 Canada Games

The Canada Games Council is excited to announce the complete sport program for the 2029 Canada Summer Games, co-hosted by the City of Moncton and the Saint John Region.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie and Dave Shortall

The married duo of Debbie and Dave Shortall shared a Paul Flaherty Volunteer Appreciation Award for their dedication as Village Leads, after receiving several nominations from athletes, mission staff, and Host Society staff.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Norm Higdon

Norm Higdon won a Paul Flaherty Volunteer Appreciation Award, after receiving several nominations from athletes, National Sport Organization staff, fellow volunteers, and more, as a Sport Rep for swimming.

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Carol Anne Chénard: 2026 Hall of Honour

From competing for Team Ontario at the 1991 and 1995 Canada Games, to reaching the pinnacle of her sport and scientific professions – we’re thrilled to welcome Carol Anne Chénard into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Distinguished Alumni Category.

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Catharine Pendrel: 2026 Hall of Honour

From competing for Team New Brunswick at the 2001 Canada Games, to international glory – we’re thrilled to welcome Catharine Pendrel into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.

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Colette Bourgonje: 2026 Hall of Honour

From 10 Paralympic appearances and earning ten Paralympic medals along the way, to coaching the next generation at three Canada Games – we’re thrilled to welcome Colette Bourgonje into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Builder Category.

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Hayley Wickenheiser: 2026 Hall of Honour

From competing for Team Alberta at the Canada Games in 1991, to topping the podium at the Olympics and World Championships an unbelievable eleven times – we’re thrilled to welcome Hayley Wickenheiser into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.

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Sport Legends Honoured by Canada Games

The Canada Games Council and the Host Society of the Québec 2027 Canada Games were thrilled to welcome six inductees into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.

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Patrick Anderson: 2026 Hall of Honour

Patrick Anderson competed in wheelchair basketball for Team Ontario at the 1995 Canada Winter Games in Grande Prairie, Alberta. From there, he became a 6x Paralympian and 3x Paralympic Champion as a perennial all-star and pillar of Team Canada.

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2025 Canada Games Win National Awards

The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to share that Sport Tourism Canada has honoured the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games with two national awards: the Marquee Sport Event of the Year and the Event Legacy of the Year.

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Gaétan Boucher: 2026 Hall of Honour

From competing for Team Quebec at the 1971 Canada Games, to racing into the history books – we’re thrilled to welcome Gaétan Boucher into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.

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Canada Games Alumni Claim Olympic and Paralympic Medals

The Canada Games Council is incredibly proud of everything Team Canada accomplished at the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics, including the 100 athletes who previously competed at the Canada Games.

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Statement Regarding the Proposed Renaming of the Canada Games Centre

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2029 Canada Games Host Society
2029 Canada Games Host Society Names CEO and Unveils Board of Directors

Tracy Clinch appointed Chief Executive Officer as full leadership team takes shape ahead of transformational Games for New Brunswick.

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2029 Canada Games Host Society

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2025 Canada Summer Games Generate $193 Million in Economic Activity for Newfoundland and Labrador

Sport Tourism Canada’s STEAMPRO economic impact assessment reveals that the 2025 Canada Summer Games generated approximately $193.2 million in total economic activity across Newfoundland and Labrador, including more than $180.7 million in the St. John’s area alone.

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Canada Games Alumni at Milano Cortina 2026

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Six New Inductees to Enter Canada Games Hall of Honour

The Canada Games Council is proud to announce the talented class of inductees who will be welcomed into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in a ceremony on Thursday, March 26, in Quebec City.

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