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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!
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.
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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.
Le Conseil des Jeux du Canada et la Société hôtesse des Jeux du Canada 2021 ont décidé de reporter les Jeux d’été du Canada à l’été 2022
Le Conseil des Jeux du Canada et la Société hôtesse des Jeux du Canada 2021 ont décidé de reporter les Jeux d’été du Canada à l’été 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.
