Mike Myers is set to receive a special award at the upcoming Canadian Screen Awards in May.
The Canadian comedian and Hollywood star, known for classic roles such as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and Shrek, will receive the Icon Award, the Academy of Canadian Film and Television said on Wednesday.
Myers, a US citizen, appeared in April 2025 alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a television commercial (pictured above) in which he wore a T-shirt that read “Never 51”, in response to US President Donald Trump’s No. 51 proclamation.street The country is making fun of Canada. Myers, A Saturday Night Live alum, also returned to the NBC comedy series to wear a “Canada Is Not For Sale” T-shirt.
Other special award winners included the Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism which went to celebrated Canadian broadcaster Hazel May, the Changemaker Award which was presented to Maxine Bailey, Executive Director of the Norman Jewison Canadian Film Centre, and Independent Film. Mile End KicksDirected by Chandler Levac, winner of the Sustainable Production Award.
The honorary awards will be presented at the Canadian Screen Awards, which includes a live ceremony on May 31. The Academy, which organizes the National Film and Television Awards, this year struck a deal to see a consortium of Canadian broadcasters partner to simulcast the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards final awards ceremony from Toronto.
Actor and comedian Andrew Fung will host the 14th edition of CSA this year. Nominations for the Canadian awards show will be revealed on March 25.
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