June 21, 2018 (Red Deer, Alberta) – Nominate a torchbearer by June 30 for the first national MNP Canada Games Torch Relay coming to a number of Canadian communities from October 4, 2018, until February 15, 2019.

The MNP Canada Games Torch Relay visits almost 50 communities across Canada through a series of celebrations and torch relay stops, with 10 to 15 torchbearers in each torch relay community carrying the the Roly McClenahan Canada Games Torch. Torchbearers across the 26 torch relay stops are selected following a nomination process on the 2019 Games website that closes June 30.

“I encourage everyone across Canada to find the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay stop near them and nominate an outstanding individual in their community for the honour in being a torchbearer in this historic relay,” said Lyn Radford, 2019 Canada Winter Games Board Chair. “What a fantastic opportunity to recognize the youth, sport and community builders across ournation who are making an impact in our communities.”

“The MNP Canada Games Torch Relay is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community spirit across Canada and we’re honoured to participate in the torchbearer nomination process!” said Jason Tuffs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MNP. “We’re excited to discover the unique stories behind the candidates chosen to carry the Roly McClenahan Canada Games Torch. For 60 years, MNP has developed strong ties in each of the locations along the relay, so we’re especially proud of the focus these vibrant, big-hearted communities will garner. Join us in shining a spotlight across Canada!”

The MNP Canada Games Torch Relay is a significant element of the Canada Games and has united communities across the nation for the past 51 years. It officially starts in Ottawa from the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill on October 4, 2018, and visits almost 50 communities across Canada before arriving in Red Deer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Games on February 15, 2019.

For more details on the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay stops and the torchbearer nomination process, please visit here.