The Canadian Screen Awards have concluded, revealing the esteemed recipients and their celebrated series.
The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards ceremony took place at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto on May 31st, with Andrew Phung serving as host. Organized annually by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, these awards honor the outstanding contributions of Canadians within the entertainment sector. For those who missed the event, here is a summary of the key highlights and winners.
Among the notable winners of the evening were North of North, recognized for its achievements along with lead performer Anna Lambe, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, which also earned an award alongside its lead, Jay McCarrol. Heated Rivalry garnered two awards, including for lead performer Hudson Williams, who also presented the Radius Award to Sophie Nélisse.
2026 Canadian Screen Awards Winners List
- Best Lead Performer, Comedy: Anna Lambe for North of North
- Performance in a Leading Role, Drama: Grace Glowicki for Honey Bunch
- Radius Award: Sophie Nélisse, recognizing emerging Canadian talent with significant international success. Presented by Hudson Williams and MADE | NOUS.
- Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy: Jay McCarrol for Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
- Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism: Hazel Mae, presented by Ron MacLean.
- Best Lead Performer, Drama Series: Hudson Williams for Heated Rivalry
- Best Motion Picture: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
- Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award: Heated Rivalry
- Best Comedy Series: North of North
- Academy Icon Award: Mike Myers, presented by Dave Foley and sponsored by NBC Universal.
- Best Drama Series: Heated Rivalry
The ceremony also featured a tribute to the late Catherine O’Hara, presented by Eugene Levy. A full recording of the awards ceremony is available on the CBC’s YouTube channel.