Media Advisory - Secretary of State van Koeverden to highlight Spring Economic Update 2026 sport investments in Kitchener-Waterloo

Visit will focus on strengthening community sport from playground to podium

KITCHENER, ON, May 11, 2026 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will be in Kitchener–Waterloo to highlight the Government of Canada's generational sport investments announced in the Spring Economic Update 2026. He will be accompanied by Tim Louis, Member of Parliament (Kitchener–Conestoga).

The visit will focus on strengthening community sport opportunities from playground to podium, while supporting safer, stronger and more connected communities through sport.

Media are invited to attend the following photo opportunity.

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

The details are as follows:

DATE:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

TIME:
10:30 a.m.

Media representatives wishing to attend this event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to [email protected] by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

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