Adam van Koeverden
Adam van Koeverden is a Canadian former sprint kayaker and politician who served as the federal Secretary of State for Sport. He is a decorated athlete, having won multiple Olympic medals and world championships in canoeing. Following his retirement from competitive sport, van Koeverden transitioned into politics and has been an advocate for safe sport initiatives, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding athletes within the sporting community.
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Adam van Koeverden, Canada’s secretary of state for sport, expressed support for the show's message on diversity in hockey.
Heated Rivalry is being embraced by fans and athletes at the Winter Olympics
Canada· 2026-02-17
Adam van Koeverden, a federal MP and former Olympian, expressed his respect for Hunter Hess amidst the controversy.
Medals or not, at this Olympics it’s good to be Canadian, say athletesCanada· 2026-02-14
Adam van Koeverden is the Sports Minister of Canada and a former gold medalist.
Where’s Mark Carney? Sadly, not where he should be: the OlympicsCanada· 2026-02-09
Adam van Koeverden, the secretary of state for sport, helped facilitate Alfie Jones's citizenship process.
Feds helped push through citizenship for English soccer player in time to join Canadian squadCanada· 2025-11-19
Adam van Koeverden, the MP for Burlington North–Milton West and the Secretary of State for Sport, was also in attendance but declined to comment.
Edmonton event held for Liberal ministers, MPs raised concern over lobbying rulesCanada· 2025-09-19
Adam van Koeverden, Canada’s current secretary of state for sport, welcomed the commission’s report.
Abuse and maltreatment report says Canadian sport has lost its wayCanada· 2025-08-29
Adam van Koeverden, the federal Secretary of State for Sport, said important progress has been made at Hockey Canada.
NHL says players ineligible to join league while judge’s verdict is reviewedCanada· 2025-07-25
