OTTAWA,
ON, May 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to
welcome video creation powerhouse Vimeo as an Official Multi-Games
Partner and the exclusive live stream platform provider of the
Canada Games through 2029.
A global leader in creating captivating and immersive video
experiences since 2004, Vimeo will host all live streaming content
for the Canada Games in 2025, 2027
and 2029, making thousands of hours of barrier-free coverage
available to Canadians both live and on demand at
canadagames.ca/watch.
"We went all in on a digital streaming strategy prior to the
2022 Canada Games and Vimeo has been there every step of the way to
empower the Canada Games to reach
Canadians from coast to coast to coast," said Kelly-Ann Paul, CGC President and CEO. "We look
forward to leveraging Vimeo's expertise alongside that of the Host
Societies to explore innovative ways to deliver our Games
broadcast, and share the many magical moments from Canada's top young athletes as they spark
greatness at the Canada
Games."
"The power of sports has a unique way of inspiring and uniting
us all," said Philip Moyer, Vimeo
CEO. "We are honored to be the exclusive live stream platform
provider for the Canada Games.
Together, we'll bring the excitement and passion of these
incredible athletes to numerous viewers worldwide."
The next Canada Summer Games take place from August 8-25, 2025 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Full broadcast coverage details will
be shared closer to the Games in 2025.
About the Canada Games Council
The Canada Games Council, a
private, non-profit organization, is the governing body for the
Canada Games. Held once every two
years, alternating between winter and summer, the Canada Games represent the highest level of
national competition for up and coming Canadian athletes. The Games
have been hosted in every province at least twice since their
inception in Quebec City during
Canada's Centennial in 1967. The
Games are proud of their contribution to Canada's sport development system, in addition
to their lasting legacy of sport facilities, community pride and
national unity. The organization of the Canada Games is made possible through the
tireless dedication of local Host Societies and the contribution
and support of the federal, provincial/territorial and host
municipal governments.
The office is located in Ottawa,
Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Algonquin
Anishinabek People.
SOURCE Canada Games Council