As the largest supporter of the country's sport system, the Government of Canada is proud to invest in the development of Canadian athletes, the national and multi-sport organizations that support them, as well as initiatives to host international sport events in Canada.
Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, and the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec, announced a $13-million investment to host the 2026 UCI Road World Championships.
Sport Canada will provide $9.8 million to Cycling Canada through the Hosting Program. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions will contribute $3.2 million to the Mondiaux Montréal 2026 organizing committee through the Quebec Economic Development Program. This funding will help Cycling Canada and Mondiaux Montréal 2026 start planning early for such an important international sporting event, including the development of the venue plan and multiple road race and time trial courses as well as in the implementation of promotion and communication plans, and the acquisition of essential information technologies.
With 1,000 athletes representing more than 75 countries, these championships are among the world's greatest sport events and are the most prestigious competition on the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar. The 2026 championships will take place over eight days, from September 20 to 27, 2026 in Montréal.
With financial and technical support from the City of Montréal, the Government of Quebec and Tourisme Montréal, the event will have a major sporting, cultural and economic impact as it will showcase Canada. The project will generate significant economic benefits for the Montréal region and Canada.
