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Heated Rivalry Sets Canadian Screen Awards Single-Year Record With 16 Wins

The sweep underscores rising global attention to Canadian television.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 31: Hudson Williams, winner of the Best Lead Performer, Drama Series, presented by The Canada Media Fund, poses with the award during the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards at CBC Broadcast Centre on May 31, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic)
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Mike Myers arrives at the première of "Michael" on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Invision, Jordan Strauss
Prime Minister Mark Carney poses for a photo on the red carpet with, left to right, Brendan Brady, co-creator of the TV series "Heated Rivalry", Hudson Williams, series star, and co-creator Jacob Tierney at the Prime Time screen and media industry conference gala in Ottawa, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Overview

  • The Crave series converted 16 of 18 nominations into wins after the televised finale on Sunday, establishing a new single-year Canadian Screen Awards record.
  • Creator Jacob Tierney won best direction and best writing for the drama and Hudson Williams took home best lead performer for his role in Heated Rivalry.
  • CBC/Netflix’s Nunavut-shot comedy North of North led with 20 nominations and won major comedy prizes including best comedy series and best lead performer for Anna Lambe.
  • New and existing eligibility rules shaped outcomes this year: American co-star Connor Storrie was ineligible for Screen Awards prizes and Heated Rivalry cannot contend for Primetime Emmys because it was produced entirely in Canada.
  • Organizers expanded the broadcast across multiple Canadian networks and the ceremonies handed several special honours, a moment that industry observers say could raise the international profile and streaming demand for Canadian shows.