Where to watch the Canadian Screen Awards 2026: 'Heated Rivalry' cast appearance, start time and nominations

Canadian film and TV will celebrate at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, taking place in Toronto on Sunday, closing off Canadian Screen Week. Heated Rivalry cast members are expected to make an appearance at the ceremony, with the series nominated for 18 awards, including best drama series, and Hudson Williams and François Arnaud both received nominations in the best lead actor in a drama series category. The show has already won 13 awards at the scripted TV ceremony on Saturday night

But for TV shows, the CBC, APTN and Netflix hit North of North, starring Anna Lambe, received the most nods, 20 in total, winning seven on Saturday evening. And for films, R. T. Thorne’s 40 Acres entered Canadian Screen Week with the most nominations, 10 in total.

This year, a new rule was implemented that dictates that only Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible for awards. Meaning Americans who are part of Canadian productions, like Mile End Kicks star Barbie Ferreira, and Connor Storrie, from Heated Rivalry, could not be nominated.

When are the Canadian Screen Awards

The Canadian Screen Awards are taking place on Sunday, May 31.

What time are the Canadian Screen Awards

The Canadian Screen Awards will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET.

What channel will the Canadian Screen Awards be on

The event will air live on TV on CBC, CTV and Global TV in Canada.

How to stream the Canadian Screen Awards

The live event will be available for streaming on CBC Gem, Crave and StackTV.

The show will also be available on the CBC YouTube channel.

Who is hosting the Canadian Screen Awards

The host for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards is Andrew Phung, a favourite from shows like Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and most recently Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story.

“I am so over-the-moon excited to be hosting the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards – I’ve wanted this gig for years!” a statement released from Phung ahead of the ceremony reads.

“Canadian Screen Week is such a highlight for our industry, and I’m so excited to spotlight the people and Canadian stories that make our industry so special. Personally, the Canadian Academy has meant so much to me. I won my first Canadian Screen Award in 2017 and it elevated my career in ways I couldn’t have imagined.”

Among the Canadian Screen Awards being presented, Mike Myers will receive the Academy Icon Award.

Additionally, Sophie Nélisse is the recipient of the Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS, and Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks has been awarded the Sustainable Production Award, led by Eco Set Manager Mérédith Gonzalez-Bayard, Production Manager Mylène Corbeil and Producer Julie Groleau.