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OTTAWA, September 27, 2026

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), released the following statement:

“This Concussion Awareness Week, we have an opportunity to bring greater attention to brain health, the importance of recognizing concussions early and keeping people safe. A concussion can result from a hit or jolt to the head, neck, face or body, and its effects can go beyond physical symptoms, affecting how a person thinks, feels and sleeps.

Concussions can affect people of all ages. In 2025–26, an estimated 117,500 Canadians aged five and older were diagnosed with a concussion in emergency departments across the country. These numbers underscore why awareness, education and prevention are so critical.

The Government of Canada is supporting research to better understand, prevent and manage concussions. Through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, investments are advancing concussion monitoring and prevention, promoting safer sport environments and strengthening awareness among children and youth.

If you think you or someone you know may have a concussion, seeking advice from a health care provider and monitoring symptoms are crucial first steps. Symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, nausea, feeling foggy and changes in sleep. Getting the right care and support early can help put people on the path to recovery.

We all have a role to play in raising awareness about concussions. Through conversations among youth, coaches, parents, educators or health professionals, sharing trusted information can help people recognize the signs of a concussion and know what to do next. Resources from the Public Health Agency of Canada and Parachute offer practical guidance to help Canadians respond with confidence.

This Concussion Awareness Week, let us continue to turn knowledge into action and work together to build healthier, safer communities.”

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OTTAWA, September 26, 2026

Artists and cultural organizations bring our communities to life and contribute to a strong and vibrant creative economy. Through art, Canadians can come together, learn from one another, and experience our country’s rich diversity and culture.

Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament (Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester), announced $20,000 in funding for Nuit Blanche Ottawa’s event, Dialogues lumineux: Cultures en conversation contre le racisme. She made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

This Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program funding will contribute to Nuit Blanche Ottawa’s immersive nighttime programming, featuring experiences that celebrate our rich culture and promote intercultural understanding. Developed in partnership with eight embassies from Europe, Africa and the Americas, the event will include panels, interactive workshops, activities and works of art.

By celebrating the rich cultural diversity that makes our communities stronger and creating opportunities for Canadians to come together, we are building an even more united and inclusive country for all.

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.

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.

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)