Sport is our ultimate nation-builder. It's a diplomatic asset, engine of economic growth, and it brings Canadians together. As we celebrate Canada's Year of Sport, we continue to welcome the world and demonstrate we are the best sport-hosting nation.
Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), announced funding to support a series of international sporting events taking place across Canada:
- $95,000 to Lacrosse Canada for the 2026 Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship, taking place in Oshawa, Ontario, from September 29 to October 4
- $50,000 to Skate Canada for the 2026 Skate Canada International, taking place in Kelowna, British Columbia, from October 30 to November 1
- $250,000 to Speed Skating Canada for the ISU Short Track World Tour (2) 2026, taking place in Montréal, Quebec, from October 30 to November 1.
This work is part of the Government of Canada's historic $1-billion investment in Canadian sport, the largest in our nation's history, to support Canadian athletes, strengthen sport infrastructure, and increase participation.
Hosting the world's biggest sporting events shows the very best of Canada, boosts local tourism, strengthens our economy, and lets us cheer on Canadian athletes, right here at home. It builds on our legacy, brings communities together, and supports the next generation, from playground to podium.
