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The Canada Games Council is thrilled to announce the election of Canadian sport legend Catriona Le May Doan as Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Joining Le May Doan in officer positions are Vice-Chair Sean O’Donnell, Treasurer Sheri Somerville and Secretary Lyn Radford. 

The Host Society is also excited to reveal its new brand identity.

The Canada Games Council (CGC) is excited to announce the complete sport program for the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City.

The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to welcome video creation powerhouse Vimeo as an Official Multi-Games Partner and the exclusive live stream platform provider of the Canada Games through 2029.

Today marks a significant milestone in sports history on Prince Edward Island (PEI) as the 2023 Canada Games Host Society proudly announces the inauguration of the 2023 Canada Games Legacy Fund.

The Canada Games Council has received a joint letter of Intent to Bid from the Moncton and Saint John regions confirming their desire to co-host the 2029 Canada Summer Games in New Brunswick.

The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is pleased to embark on the eco-responsibility Biosphere certification process through the Destination Quebec Cité program. This initiative will allow the Host Society to acquire additional expertise that aligns with the sustainability ambitions of the Canada Games.

As we mark 500 days before the next Canada Games, the Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to unveil a bold, new marketing campaign featuring legendary champions who count the Canada Games as a launching pad in their journeys towards greatness.

The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is pleased to launch its very first recruitment campaign today. The Society is aiming to hire six passionate individuals from sports and events backgrounds to fill key positions within its leadership team, specifically in the areas of Games planning, administration, and communications.

The cities of Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John have until February 2024 to confirm their intention to bid for the Games. The bidding cities will then embark on a 13-month process to build their bids as they vie to host Canada’s largest amateur multi-sport event for the nation’s top young athletes in 2029.

The Government of New Brunswick and the Canada Games Council invite media to attend the official launch of the 2029 Canada Summer Games bid process. The announcement will take place on January 17, 2024 at 11 a.m. (AT) at the Fredericton Convention Centre.

The 2027 Host Society has tapped freestyle skiing and sport climbing as the Host Choice sports for the Games. This marks the Canada Games debut for sport climbing, while freestyle skiing has been on the winter program since 1995.

The City of Québec has confirmed that plans for the 2027 Canada Games are well underway. The City has revealed the dates of the Games and announced a public tender for the construction of a brand new curling rink.

The City of Québec has announced the appointment of the chair and members of the Board of Directors of the Canada Games Host Society, which will be held in the winter of 2027 in the provincial capital.

The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Team Saskatchewan gymnast Rylee Miller and Team Nova Scotia curler Calan MacIsaac have been selected as the winners of the Roland Michener Award following the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games.

The 2025 Canada Games Host Society is excited to welcome Atlantic Lottery as an elite sponsor and the exclusive presenting partner of the Volunteer Program. The partnership, announced today at Atlantic Lottery’s Newfoundland and Labrador office in St. John’s, marks another significant milestone towards delivering an unforgettable sporting event in just under two years.

The Niagara 2022 Canada Games Host Society has established a new sport legacy organization (Sport Niagara) and has partnered with the Niagara Community Foundation to establish the 2022 Canada Games Legacy Fund.

The St. John’s 2025 Canada Games Host Society proudly announced Fortis Inc. as the first major sponsor of the 2025 Canada Summer Games. As part of the partnership, the name of the new flagship facility was also unveiled as the Fortis Canada Games Complex.

The Niagara 2022 Canada Games continues on its legacy journey by winning the Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award and the Sport Event Legacy of the Year Award presented by Sport Tourism Canada (STC).

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.

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.

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.

The Canada Games Council is proud to announce that Gabe Flynn of Team Newfoundland and Labrador is the recipient of the Pat Lechelt True Sport Award and Dingding Liu from the 2023 Host Society has been awarded the Paul Flaherty Volunteer Award at the end of week one of the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games. Flynn and Liu collected their awards at a ceremony on the mainstage of the Illumination Festival at Port Charlottetown on Saturday.

With the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games officially underway, the Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2023 Host Society are thrilled to celebrate the nation’s top young athletes and their families and friends with the launch of Canada Games House, presented by Canadian Tire.

Oonah Gamboa and Haruki Mori of team British Columbia claimed the first-ever gold medals to be awarded for Karate at the Canada Games.

On the evening of February 17, 2023, one night before the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games kick off with an electrifying Opening Ceremony, the Canada Games family celebrated its past with the induction of five new members into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.

As St. John’s prepares to host the 2025 Canada Games, today is the first step on this exciting journey with the introduction of the 2025 Canada Games logo. Unveiled for the first time today, this logo will be debuted by representatives of the Host Society, staff and board members who are attending the PEI 2023 Canada Games this month.

The PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council are proud to reveal the broadcast schedule and new streaming platform for the 2023 Canada Winter Games from February 18 - March 5, 2023.

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.

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) 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 (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 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.

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

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 Canada Games Council today officially launched the bid process for the 2025 Canada Summer Games that will be held in Newfoundland and Labrador.