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Secretary of State van Koeverden announces new funding for Cycling Canada at Montréal 2026 UCI Road World Championships


OTTAWA, September 25, 2026

Canada’s Year of Sport continues with the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal, Quebec. As Canadian cyclists wear the maple leaf and make us proud, the Government of Canada is supporting athletes at every stage of their journey, from playground to podium.

Through the Spring Economic Update, we invested $1 billion in sport, the largest in our nation’s history, to strengthen our sport system. We moved quickly to get that support where it can make a difference.

We’re continuing that work. Today, at Fan Village, during a demonstration of Cycling Canada’s HopOn community program, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), announced up to $6.8 million in funding for Cycling Canada in 2026–27, including an additional investment of $846,000 for this year.

This funding will support Canadian athletes, strengthen sport infrastructure, increase participation and help Canada continue to host world-class sporting events.

Secretary of State van Koeverden also highlighted a $13-million investment over the past five years to help host this week’s 2026 UCI Road World Championships.

This is an incredible time to cheer on elite Canadian cyclists as they compete on home soil, while welcoming fans from around the world and proving once again that Canada is the best sport-hosting nation.



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Statement by Minister Miller on the Mid-Autumn Festival


OTTAWA, September 25, 2026

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Heritage and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the following statement:

“Today, in Canada and around the world, more than a billion people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a tradition deeply rooted in many cultures of East and Southeast Asia.

For generations, this celebration has been a special time to gather with family and friends, express gratitude, and celebrate the bonds that unite us. Under the light of the full moon, people gather with family and friends to share mooncakes and other traditional foods, light lanterns and celebrate traditions that have been passed down from one generation to the next.

Also known as the Moon Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival is traditionally associated with the full moon, family reunions and the harvest. While the ways of celebrating may vary from one community to another, the values this celebration embodies are universal: family, gratitude for life, the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next, and the importance of sharing. These values are also at the heart of what it means to be Canadian. They remind us that our diversity brings us together, enriches our culture, and strengthens our shared sense of belonging.

To everyone celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, I offer my best wishes for happiness, health and prosperity. May this year’s celebrations be filled with light, joy and precious moments shared with loved ones.



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Statement by Minister Rebecca Alty addressing Residential Schools denialism


Ottawa, Ontario September 22, 2026 — The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Rebecca Alty, issued the following statement today:

“For generations, Survivors and Indigenous communities have spoken about their experiences in Residential Schools and the impact these institutions had on children, families, and communities. Their truths are not new. Yet, we continue to hear statements denying this truth, circulating disinformation, and attempting to undermine reconciliation.

Residential Schools denialism compounds the harms experienced by Survivors, families, communities, and Indigenous Peoples across Canada. It spreads false information by denying or casting doubt on the history of Residential Schools and the lasting harm they caused.

That is why the Government of Canada is continuing its work to address Residential Schools denialism and support greater public awareness of the history and legacy of Residential Schools. A national public education effort, backed by the $5 million investment announced in Budget 2024, will build on this work by reinforcing the historical record, strengthening public understanding and directly confronting misinformation and denialist claims. We are now finalizing the partnerships and delivery mechanisms needed to bring this effort forward, with a focus on delivering informative and accessible content that clearly addresses misinformation and denialist claims.

Together, we can build a future where the truths of Survivors are respected, where Canadians have access to accurate information, and where reconciliation is strengthened through knowledge, understanding, and dialogue. Truth matters. And preserving it is a responsibility we all share.”

For more information: The 24-hour safe and confidential National Residential School Crisis Line, available at 1-866-925-4419, provides crisis referral services to Survivors and their families and explains how to obtain other health supports from the Government of Canada. The Hope for Wellness Help Line provides immediate, toll-free telephone and online chat-based emotional support and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people in Canada. Both telephone and online chat services are available 24/7 in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Trained counsellors are available at 1‑855‑242‑3310 or via hopeforwellness.ca.



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Secretary of State van Koeverden to make announcement in Montréal and attend a series of activities related to the 2026 UCI Road World Championships


OTTAWA – The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will be in Montréal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to make an announcement and attend a series of activities related to the 2026 UCI Road World Championships.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Event #1: Medal ceremony of the Men U23 road race – Media availability

Location: 3521 Avenue du Parc (finish line area)

Time: 1:40 p.m.

Event #2: Sport investment announcement with Cycling Canada’s HopOn national grassroots program, joined by Montréal Mayor Soraya Martinez and UCI President Greg van Avermaet – Announcement and media availability

Location: Fan Zone – Avenue du Parc

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Event #3: Remarks at a Team Canada Montréal 2026 celebration – Photo opportunity and media availability

Time: 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

Event #4: Women Elite road race start – Media availability

Time: 8:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Location: Place Extasia, Quartier Dix30, Brossard

Event #5: Ringette Try-It Day – Photo opportunity and media availability

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Michel Normandin Arena, 3105 Boulevard de Rome, Brossard

Event #6: Medal ceremony of the Women Elite race – Media availability

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location: 3521 Avenue du Parc (Finish line area)

Event #7: Remarks at a UCI Gala Dinner – Photo opportunity and media availability for UCI accredited media

Time: 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

Event #8: Men Elite Road race start – Media availability

Time: 8:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Location: Place Extasia, Quartier Dix30, Brossard

Event #9: Medal ceremony of the Men Elite road race, followed by UCI flag handover from Canada to France – Media availability

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: 3521 Avenue du Parc (Finish line area)

Reporters wishing to obtain specific event and location details or schedule an interview with the Secretary of State (Sport) may contact bahoz.daraaziz@pch.gc.ca.



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Alberta

Government of Canada supports Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity to optimize operations


PrairiesCan funding of more than $194,000 will enable Banff Centre to modernize processes so it can continue to play a vibrant role in Canada’s arts scene

September 24, 2026 – Banff, Alberta – PrairiesCan

Across the Prairies, performing arts organizations help build vibrant cities and communities by bringing people together, attracting visitors, supporting local jobs, and creating shared cultural experiences. The Government of Canada has a plan to build the infrastructure needed to make Canada strong, today and for generations to come. This investment supports the continued sustainability and growth of performing arts organizations across the Prairies, including here in Alberta.

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced $194,949 in federal investment under the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative for Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity to support the move to a single customer relationship management system. This project will help improve customer experiences and strengthen Banff Centre’s role in a strong, resilient economy.

The investment will help Banff Centre replace legacy systems, streamline operations, and introduce easier ways for visitors to buy tickets and enjoy services. For the first time, audiences will be able to access memberships, subscriptions, bundled ticket packages with rooms and meals, donor advance sales, exclusive benefits, and merchandise—improving the visitor experience while helping Banff Centre grow revenue.



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Investing in precision oncology research to enhance equitable access across Canada


September 24, 2026 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada

A cancer diagnosis comes with a lot of fear and uncertainty. Too many Canadians continue to experience this daily. Thanks to promising developments in cancer prevention, research, and treatment Canadians are experiencing improved health outcomes for certain cancers, including lower incidence and mortality rates.

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an $80 million investment, over four years, to the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) for its work in precision oncology research. Precision oncology is an approach to cancer care that helps doctors determine a more personalized treatment for patients based on the genetic and biological makeup of cancer cells. This personalized approach reduces harmful side effects, including reducing damage to healthy cells, and makes the treatment more likely to work.

Over the past six years, the TFRI established the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, a network of institutions working toward a national strategy for precision oncology research. The Network and the TFRI created a data repository with the genome sequences of cancerous tumors from over 16,000 patients. This data will help inform research into why some people respond to cancer treatments while others do not, which in turn could help us find better treatments for patients. Investments by the Government of Canada in this area will continue to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Network and the TFRI, reflecting a shared and sustained commitment.

Through this investment, the Government of Canada is reaffirming its commitment with the G7 to accelerate the fight against cancer and to strengthen our actions to advance cancer research.



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