OTTAWA (May 25, 2026) – Team Canada’s Milano Cortina 2026 athletes will be celebrated in Ottawa for their achievements at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The celebration will include a morning at Rideau Hall followed by a reception at Parliament.
Media are invited for photo and interview opportunities outside Rideau Hall. Athletes and the Governor General will be engaged in activities with up to 100 Canadian students.
WHEN:
Wednesday May 27, 2026
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM ET at Rideau Hall.
All media welcome.
And
11:00 AM ET at Sir John A. MacDonald Building, 144 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Note: Participation in this event is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access. Information on how to attend will be provided afterward.
WHO:*
Select Milano Cortina 2026 Olympians and Paralympians, including:
- Laurent Dubreuil (Speed Skating)
- Piper Gilles (Figure Skating)
- Alexis Guimond (Para Alpine Skiing)
- Collinda Joseph (Wheelchair Curling)
- Tyler McGregor (Para Ice Hockey)
- Megan Oldham (Freestyle Skiing)
- Paul Poirier (Figure Skating)
- Tyler Turner (Para Snowboard)
- Isabelle Weidemann (Speed Skating)
- Natalie Wilkie (Para Nordic Skiing)
Jennifer Heil, Milano Cortina 2026 Chef de Mission, Canadian Olympic Team
Mac Marcoux, Milano Cortina 2026 Honorary Captain, Canadian Paralympic Team
*Availability subject to change without notice.
Media are asked to RSVP via email to Vanessa Lee (vlee@olympic.ca) and Nicole Watts (nwatts@paralympic.ca) to ensure access.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Vanessa Lee, Director, Communications & Media Relations
Canadian Olympic Committee
C: 514-216-1417
E: vlee@olympic.ca
Nicole Watts, Senior Manager, Communications & PR
Canadian Paralympic Committee
C: 613-462-2700
E: nwatts@paralympic.ca
