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OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canada Games Council (CGC) welcomes Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) as the National Mobility Partner of the Canada Games through 2031. TCI’s commitment extends through the Quebec City 2027 Canada Winter Games, the Moncton – Saint John 2029 Canada Summer Games and the 2031 Canada Winter Games.
The Canada Games bring together able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities for the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country. Alternating between winter and summer, the Canada Games span more than 30 different sports to showcase the best in Canadian sport and spirit.
Toyota Canada is providing a fleet of more than 50 vehicles to support both operational and Games-time fleet transportation needs. With a focus on zero-emission vehicles, this partnership will play a central role in the delivery of sustainable event operations, aligning with the Games’ objective of reducing its environmental impact.
TCI is familiar with the positive impact of the Canada Games, having been the Electrified Fleet Partner at the St. John’s 2025 Games.
“After their sponsorship of the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s, this is a phenomenal opportunity for the Canada Games to continue to work with Toyota Canada,” said Kelly-Ann Paul, CGC President & CEO. “We’re thrilled to welcome a new, long-term partner that will support the CGC to achieve its collective sustainability goals, through provision of electric fleet for the Games.”
The impact of this multi-Games partnership will be felt first in Quebec City, when they host the 2027 Canada Winter Games from February 27 – March 14.
“Along with our dealers across Canada, Toyota Canada is proud to support the Canada Games and their sustainability goals,” said Steve Pilkey, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Toyota Canada. “We know our Toyota dealers will be cheering on their local athletes, coaches and families participating in the Games in a demonstration of community connection and regional pride.”
The Canada Games spark greatness in the next generation of athletes and leaders and create enduring legacies that transform communities from coast to coast to coast. The Games are a key milestone in the development of Canada’s future national, international, Olympic, Paralympic and Special Olympics champions.
Each edition of the Canada Games features two weeks of competition, between 16 – 20 sports, up to 4,600 summer and up to 3,500 winter participants (athletes, coaches and managers), and over 5,000 volunteers.
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Canada Games Council
Katie Hughes
Advisor, Marketing & Communications
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Toyota Canada Inc.
Philippe Crowe
Corporate Communications – Team Lead
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About the Canada Games
The Canada Games bring together more than 2,500 able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities for the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country. Held once every two years, alternating between winter and summer, the Games showcase the very best in Canadian sport and spirit. Each Canada Games features two weeks of competition, between 16 – 20 sports, up to 4,600 summer and up to 3,500 winter participants (athletes, coaches and managers), and over 5,000 volunteers. Hosted in every province at least twice and the Yukon Territory once since their inception in Quebec City in 1967, the Canada Games are proud of their contribution to developing the next generation of athletes and leaders, in addition to their lasting legacy of sport facilities, community pride, and national unity.
About the Canada Games Council
The Canada Games Council is a private, non-profit organization, rights holder, and governing body for the Canada Games. As the Games move across Canada from one Host community to the next, the Canada Games Council provides the continuity, leadership and support to Host Societies in key areas such as sport technical, organizational planning, ceremonies and protocol, as well as marketing and sponsorship. In addition, the Canada Games Council ensures effective long-term partnerships with national sport organizations, governments and the corporate sector. The Canada Games Council is a well-established, national organization that fosters ongoing partnerships with organizations at the municipal, provincial and national levels.
The Canada Games Council office is located in Ottawa, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabek People.
About Toyota Canada Inc.
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota has sold over six million vehicles in Canada through a national network of 287 Toyota and Lexus dealerships. Toyota is dedicated to bringing safety, quality, dependability and reliability to the vehicles Canadians drive and the service they receive. TCI’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and parts distribution centres in Clarington and Vancouver. Toyota also operates two manufacturing facilities in Canada. Having produced more than eleven million vehicles, popular Canadian models built at these facilities include Toyota RAV4, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus RX and RX hybrid, as well as Lexus NX and NX hybrid. The company has sold more than 24 million electrified vehicles worldwide and is the number one seller of electrified vehicles in Canada.
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