Special Olympics Canada News

Today marks Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we recognize the painful history and impacts of the residential school system, particularly in light of the discoveries of unmarked grave sites at former residential school locations this year. It’s a time to forward our reconciliation efforts to build a better future for all Canadians.

Special Olympics athletes were in full swing at the 2nd annual Canadian All Abilities Championship this past week! The 36-hole national competition featured players with neurological, intellectual, sensory, and physical impairments. A total of 39...

The iconic maple leaf is re-invented with three shapes linked together that define our founding principle of inclusion, as well as the shared unity and sportsmanship of our athletes. For the first time in our history, Special Olympics Team Canada...

This month, Special Olympics athletes from across the country competed at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara.

We are thrilled to congratulate the 40 Coaches and Mission Staff from across the country who have been named to the Special Olympics Team Canada Training Squad 2023. These individuals will represent Canada at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin from June 17-25, 2023, supporting qualifying athletes from all 12 Provincial/Territorial Chapters across Canada.

Please join us in congratulating pioneer of the Special Olympics movement, Dr. Frank Hayden! Dr. Hayden was appointed an Officer of the order of Canada in 1999 – today he received a promotion within the Order to Companion, the highest level a...