TORONTO – A country that comes together through sport is a country united. The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will be in the Greater Toronto Area on Thursday to make a sport infrastructure announcement and take part in a Wheelchair Basketball Try-It Day.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
The details are as follows:
Event #1 – Sport infrastructure investment and supporting athletes from playground to podium, with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety – announcement and press conference
DATE:
Thursday, September 3, 2026
TIME:
10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
Scarborough, Ontario
Event #2 – Wheelchair Basketball Try-It Day with Abilities Centre and Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament (Whitby) – interview and photo opportunity
DATE:
Thursday, September 3, 2026
TIME:
1:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Whitby, Ontario
Media representatives wishing to attend an event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to media@pch.gc.ca by 8 a.m. on the morning of the event. Specific locations and details on how to attend will be provided afterward.