Heated Rivalry set to dominate 2026 Canadian Screen Awards

It's the biggest nighttime in canadian river amusement — and the fan-favourite hockey dramatic event heated up Rivalry is poised to dominate as the Canadian Screen Awards wrap up with their marquee finale on Sunday.

The series enters the night riding on a red-hot winning streak after collecting 13 awards from its 18 nominations during Saturday night's gala for scripted television. Now it's set to battle it out for several of the evening's top prizes, including best drama series and best lead performer.

Sunday's gala will be hosted by Calgary-born actor, comedian and Kim’s Convenience star Andrew Phung, who gushed earlier this week about the Canadian content experiencing a wave of mainstream recognition this year.

The Nunavut-shot series has already picked up seven awards, including best writing and best supporting performer during Saturday's gala. It remains in the running for some of the top prizes, including best comedy series and best lead performer for Anna Lambe.

Meanwhile, R.T. Thorne's post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres has already claimed all nine awards for which it was nominated and will look to complete the sweep by snagging the brass ring for best motion picture.

Potentially standing in its way is Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, the acclaimed comedy that has already collected several awards, including best supporting performance in a comedy for Matt Johnson, who also directed and co-wrote the film.

Sunday night's ceremony will also honour comedian, Mike Myers. The Toronto-born star will be on hand to receive the Icon Award, recognizing his ongoing contributions to the industry both at home and abroad. 

Best known for his career-defining roles in Austin Powers and Wayne's World, the Saturday Night Live alum also became known recently for popularizing the cultural phrase "elbows up" in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada.

Below is a list of the nominees in the major categories to be presented at Sunday night's ceremony. The list will be updated with the winners as the show goes on.

Best Motion Picture

Jennifer Holness, 40 Acres

Ryan Bobkin, Sara Wylie, Sophy Romvari, Blue Heron

Hany Ouichoi, The Cost of Heaven | Gagne ton ciel

Laurie Pominville, Hany Ouichou, Eric K. Boulianne, Follies | Folichonneries

Kim McCraw, Luc Déry, Lovely Day | Mille secrets mille dangers

Matthew Miller, Matt Greyson, Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie

Alireza Khatami, Michael Solomon, The Things You Kill

Samuel Cohn-Cousineau , Jonathan Frantz, Wrong Husband | Uiksaringitara

Performance in a Leading Role, Drama | Meilleure interprétation dans un premier rôle, drame

Jasmin Geljo, Cat’s Cry

Milya Corbeil Gauvreau, Fanny

Grace Glowicki, Honey Bunch

Nina Kiri, Out Standing

Michaela Kurimsky, Sweet Angel Baby

Marlene Jewell, There, There

Noah Parker, Who by Fire | Comme le feu

Theresia Kappianaq, Wrong Husband | Uiksaringitara

Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy | Meilleure interprétation dans un premier rôle, comédie

Eric K. Boulianne, Follies | Folichonneries

Catherine Chabot, Follies | Folichonneries

France Castel, The Furies | Les Furies

Neil Elias, Lovely Day | Mille secrets mille dangers

Jay McCarrol, Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie

Patrick Hivon, Peak Everything | Amour Apocalypse

Karine Gonthier-Hyndman, Two Women | Deux femmes en or

Laurence Leboeuf, Two Women | Deuz femmes en or 

Best Lead Performer, Drama Series

Supinder Wraich, Allegiance

Michelle Morgan, Heartland

François Arnaud, Heated Rivalry

Hudson Williams, Heated Rivalry

Kathleen Munroe, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

Carolina Bartczak, Plan B

Melanie Scrofano, Revival

Allan Hawco, Saint-Pierre

Best Lead Performer, Comedy

Meaghan Rath, Children Ruin Everything

Jasmeet Raina, Late Bloomer

Mary Walsh, The Missus Downstairs

Anna Lambe, North of North

Jermaine Richards, The Office Movers

Meredith MacNeill, Small Achievable Goals

Jennifer Whalen, Small Achievable Goals

Anastasia Phillips, The Trades

Best Comedy Series

Children Ruin Everything

Late Bloomer

North of North

Son of a Critch

The Trades

Best Drama Series

Heated Rivalry

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

Plan B

Saint-Pierre

Wild Cards

Journalist

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