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Government of Canada supports youth soccer and community celebrations ahead of Canada’s friendly match in Edmonton


EDMONTON, June 1, 2026

Canada’s place on the world soccer stage did not happen by chance. It was built in communities across the country by generations of players, coaches, volunteers, families and fans who helped grow the game from local pitches to the international stage. As Canada gets ready to welcome the world as co-host of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Government of Canada is building on that community momentum by supporting initiatives that are helping more Canadians experience the energy of the tournament beyond the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver.

Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada’s FIFA Sherpa, will attend Canada’s Men’s National Team match against Uzbekistan in Edmonton, where young players and families will be among the fans taking part in this exciting moment for soccer in Canada. Their participation is supported through a Government of Canada investment of $300,000 in Canada Soccer, which is helping expand youth engagement initiatives across the country, including school outreach and opportunities for approximately 5,000 young players and their families to attend Canada Men’s National Team matches in person, including tonight in Edmonton, Friday in Montréal and last March in Toronto.

Also today, in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 program begins its cross-country tour, bringing free, community-based soccer celebrations to 39 stops in 35 communities across the country. The Government of Canada is supporting this national initiative to help ensure the excitement of the tournament reaches Canadians beyond the host cities.

Sport brings people together, and this is exactly what these initiatives are designed to do. By supporting youth soccer experiences and community celebrations across the country, the Government of Canada is helping more Canadians take part in this historic moment and strengthening the community connections that will carry the legacy of the tournament forward.



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Backgrounder: 2026–2028 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Stream Two Funding Recipients


Prince Edward Island Lennox Island First Nation Prince Edward Island Mi’Kmaq Family Resource Centre Inc. Saskatchewan Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation Saskatchewan Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation Manitoba Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan Secretariat Inc. Manitoba Long Plain First Nation Manitoba Shoal Lake Cree Nation – Prevention Department Manitoba Waterways Recreation Inc. Manitoba Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Association Inc. British Columbia Indigenous Women Outdoors Society British Columbia Malahat First Nation British Columbia NEC Native Education College British Columbia Nikihk Management & Community Development Society British Columbia Rising Tide Surf Society British Columbia Sníchim Foundation Society British Columbia Sq’éwlets First Nation British Columbia Stein Valley Nlakapamux School Society British Columbia Tahltan Band Council British Columbia The Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert British Columbia Tzeachten First Nation British Columbia Williams Lake First Nation Alberta Creating Hope Society of Alberta Alberta Driftpile Cree Nation Alberta Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Alberta Little Red River Cree Nation Alberta St. Paul Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre Alberta Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc. Alberta Woodland Cree First Nation Education Committee Quebec Centre de développement communautaire autochtone de Montréal Quebec Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière Quebec Cree Nation of Mistissini Quebec Cree First Nation of Waswanipi Quebec Oujé-Bougoumou Newfoundland and Labrador Flat Bay Band Inc. Newfoundland and Labrador Port au Port Indian Band Inc. New Brunswick Bilijk First Nation New Brunswick Elsipogtog First Nation Education Authority New Brunswick Fort Folly First Nation New Brunswick Oromocto First Nation New Brunswick Three Nations Education Group Inc. New Brunswick Woodstock First Nation Health Centre Ontario Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Ontario Nokiiwin Tribal Council Inc. Ontario Plenty Canada Northwest Territories Inuvik Community Corporation Northwest Territories Liidlii Kue First Nation Yukon Village of Teslin Nunavut Hamlet of Kugluktuk Nunavut Hamlet of Pond Inlet Nunavut Pirurvik Preschool Society Nova Scotia Annapolis Valley First Nation Nova Scotia Pictou Landing First Nation Band Council



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Backgrounder: 2026–2028 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Stream One Funding Recipients


EDMONTON, June 1, 2026

To advance Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, the Government of Canada will work with the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC), along with an organization identified by the ASC in each province and territory, to support their capacity and to provide opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to participate in meaningful sport, recreational and physical activities that support 1 or more of the Stream One social development goals.

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Government of Canada invests $22.8 million in Indigenous sport programs to empower First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities


EDMONTON, June 1, 2026

The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in fostering strong, healthy and vibrant Indigenous communities across the country.

Access to sport and physical activity is fundamental to supporting these social outcomes. Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), announced the 2026–2028 funding recipients for the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program.

Through this $22.8-million investment, Indigenous-led projects will expand access to sport and physical activity in communities across the country. These initiatives will prioritize culturally relevant and community-designed programming to empower Indigenous people, including youth, women, girls, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and persons with disabilities.

In Edmonton, $1,226,255 will be invested in three Indigenous-led projects aimed at expanding access to sport and physical activity.

Since 2019, the SSDIC program, in collaboration with Indigenous-led organizations and governments, has benefited hundreds of communities across Canada.

Please consult the backgrounders for a detailed list of 2026–2028 Stream One, Stream Two and Stream Three recipients.



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Technical Briefing on the Installation Ceremony of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the 31st Governor General of Canada


OTTAWA – Canadian Heritage officials will hold a technical briefing for media on Wednesday to provide logistical information and program details about the installation ceremony of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the 31st Governor General of Canada. This briefing will be held via Zoom. Officials will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks.

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

The details are as follows:

DATE:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

TIME:
11:00 a.m.

Participation in the question-and-answer portion of this event is via Zoom and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.

Media Accreditation

All media intending to report on the installation ceremony must register their attendance with their name and outlet.

Media representatives who are not members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery will need to apply for temporary accreditation. To register or request accreditation, please contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery at pressres2@parl.gc.ca.



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