A country that comes together through sport is a country united. Secretary of State van Koeverden will be in the Greater Toronto Area to make a sport infrastructure announcement and take part in a series of Try-It Days.

TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2026 /CNW/ -- A country that comes together through sport is a country united. The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will be in the Greater Toronto Area on Tuesday and Thursday to make a sport infrastructure announcement and take part in a series of Try-It Days.

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

The details are as follows:

Event #1 – Sailing Try-It Day with Able Sail Toronto and Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament (Spadina–Harbourfront) – interview and photo opportunity

DATE:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026

TIME:
10:00 a.m.

LOCATION:
Toronto, Ontario

Event #2 – Sport infrastructure investment and supporting athletes from playground to podium, with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety – announcement and press conference

DATE:
Thursday, September 3, 2026

TIME:
10:00 a.m.

LOCATION:
Scarborough, Ontario

Event #3 – Wheelchair Basketball Try-It Day with Abilities Centre and Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament (Whitby) – interview and photo opportunity

DATE:
Thursday, September 3, 2026

TIME:
1:30 p.m.

LOCATION:
Whitby, Ontario

Media representatives wishing to attend an event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to media@pch.gc.ca by 8 a.m. on the morning of the event. Specific locations and details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

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SOURCE Canadian Heritage