Media Advisory - Secretary of State van Koeverden to announce Government of Canada support for community soccer in Alberta and for Canadian athletes

A country that comes together through sport is a country united. Secretary of State van Koeverden will be in Alberta making an announcement to highlight the Government of Canada's support for community soccer and for Canadian athletes.

CALGARY, AB, July 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- A country that comes together through sport is a country united. Secretary of State van Koeverden will be in Alberta to highlight the Government of Canada's support for community soccer and for Canadian athletes on Tuesday.

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

The details are as follows:

Event #1 – Building up community soccer with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the City of Calgary – announcement and press conference

DATE:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

TIME:
9:15 a.m.

Event #2 – Tour of Canmore Nordic Centre sport facility and sport activation – photo opportunity

DATE:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

TIME:
11:00 a.m.

Media representatives wishing to attend one or more events must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to [email protected] by 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

For more information (media only), please contact: Bahoz Dara Aziz, Director of Communications, Office of the Secretary of State (Sport), [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, [email protected]