Heated Rivalry Dominates 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
In its inaugural season, the hockey series Heated Rivalry garnered 16 Canadian Screen Awards, claiming titles for best drama series and best lead performer, awarded to Hudson Williams. The Arctic sitcom North of North triumphed as best comedy series, with Anna Lambe recognized as best lead performer, adding to its seven awards from the prior event. Best motion picture went to Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, surpassing 40 Acres, while Jay McCarrol earned the award for best performance in a leading role. Sophie Nélisse was honored with the Radius Award for international acclaim. Mike Myers received the Icon Award, celebrated by tributes from Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Will Arnett. Eugene Levy posthumously honored Catherine O'Hara. Andrew Phung hosted the ceremony, which was broadcast on CBC, CTV, and Global for the first time.
Key facts
- Heated Rivalry won 16 Canadian Screen Awards in its first season.
- Hudson Williams won best lead performer in a drama series for Heated Rivalry.
- North of North won best comedy series and best lead performer for Anna Lambe.
- Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie won best motion picture.
- Jay McCarrol won best performance in a leading role for Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.
- Sophie Nélisse received the Radius Award.
- Mike Myers received the Icon Award.
- Catherine O'Hara was honored posthumously by Eugene Levy.
Entities
Artists
- Hudson Williams
- Anna Lambe
- Sophie Nélisse
- Connor Storrie
- Jay McCarrol
- Matt Johnson
- Mike Myers
- Catherine O'Hara
- Eugene Levy
- Andrew Phung
- Eddie Murphy
- Cameron Diaz
- Will Arnett
- Grace Glowicki
- Jasmin Geljo
- Milya Corbeil Gauvreau
- Nina Kiri
- Michaela Kurimsky
- Marlene Jewell
- Noah Parker
- Theresia Kappianaq
- Eric K. Boulianne
- Catherine Chabot
- France Castel
- Neil Elias
- Patrick Hivon
- Karine Gonthier-Hyndman
- Laurence Leboeuf
- Supinder Wraich
- Michelle Morgan
- François Arnaud
- Kathleen Munroe
- Carolina Bartczak
- Melanie Scrofano
- Allan Hawco
- Meaghan Rath
- Jasmeet Raina
- Mary Walsh
- Jermaine Richards
- Meredith MacNeill
- Jennifer Whalen
- Anastasia Phillips
- R.T. Thorne
- Jennifer Holness
- Ryan Bobkin
- Sara Wylie
- Sophy Romvari
- Hany Ouichoi
- Laurie Pominville
- Hany Ouichou
- Kim McCraw
- Luc Déry
- Matthew Miller
- Matt Greyson
- Alireza Khatami
- Michael Solomon
- Samuel Cohn-Cousineau
- Jonathan Frantz
- Tia Wood
- Griffin Jaeger
- Kayla McLean
Institutions
- Canadian Screen Awards
- CBC
- CTV
- Global
- Netflix
- CBC News
- Global News
- CTV News Channel
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- The Canadian Press
- Doug Wright Awards
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada
- Nunavut
- Calgary
- Brampton
- Ontario