US EditionMike Myers to Receive Special Honour at Canadian Screen Awards
Mike Myers, Hazel Mae, maxine bailey, and Mile End Kicks receive awards for lasting impact in Canadian film, broadcast journalism, inclusion, and sustainable production.
- During Canadian Screen Week in Toronto, the Canadian Screen Awards will honour Mike Myers, Hazel Mae, maxine bailey and others, culminating with the televised gala on May 31, 2026.
- The academy cited specific reasons in awarding honours, noting maxine bailey receives the Changemaker Award for advancing inclusion and Hazel Mae the Gordon Sinclair Award for an exceptional body of work.
- The academy highlighted practical steps when praising Mile End Kicks, noting its sustainability measures cut greenhouse gas emissions and sourced locally for cast and crew.
- In a first, broadcasters will simulcast the final show on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global and STACKTV, and Andrew Phung will host the ceremony airing May 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
- Nominations will be revealed on March 25, which follows this report by The Canadian Press first published March 4, 2026, amid Myers’ SNL 'Canada is not for sale' appearance that sparked the 'elbows up' movement.
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Mike Myers, Hazel Mae among recipients of special 2026 Canadian Screen Awards honours
Canadian Screen Week takes place in Toronto from May 27 to May 31, culminating with the Canadian Screen Awards ceremony honouring the best in the country's cinema, television and digital media.
The comedian Mike Myers will receive a special award at this year's Canadian Screen Awards ceremony in recognition of his contribution to the media landscape.
Mike Myers, Hazel Mae among 2026 Canadian Academy special honourees
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) has unveiled its first round of 2026 Special Award recipients to be recognized during Canadian Screen Week, including actor Mike Myers, sports broadcaster Hazel Mae, and Canadian Film Centre (CFC) Executive Director maxine bailey. Myers – known for bringing an array of characters to life on the screen, including Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, and Shrek – will be present…
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