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<\/a><\/a>\nKey facts:<\/b><\/p> \n\u201cWhen a Grade 9 student proposes a credible alternative explanation for the expansion of the universe and a Grade 11 student identifies and corrects a flaw in medical technology that has contributed to preventable deaths for more than three decades, it demonstrates what young people are capable of when their curiosity is encouraged and supported,\" said Reni Barlow, executive director at Youth Science Canada. \"That is exactly why Youth Science Canada exists, and this year's CWSF finalists truly embodied that mission.\u201d<\/p> \nTop winners, selected by over 250 judges, include:<\/p> \nBest Project Awards<\/span><\/b><\/p> \nBest Project - Discovery\n \nBest Project - Innovation\n \nPlatinum Awards - Discovery<\/span><\/b><\/p> \nBest Junior (Grade 7\/8)\n \nBest Senior (Grade 11\/12\/C\u00e9gep)\n \nPlatinum Awards - Innovation<\/span><\/b><\/p> \nBest Junior (Grade 7\/8)\n \nBest Intermediate (Grade 9\/10)\n \nThe 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton brought together 390 finalists from Grades 7 through C\u00e9gep, who presented 344 projects and welcomed more than 7,000 visitors during the public viewing days. The Canada-Wide Science Fair and STEM Expo continue in person at the Edmonton EXPO Centre today, Friday, May 29, until 2:30 p.m. MDT, after which projects will remain available online for public viewing.<\/p> \nThe 65th<\/sup> Canada-Wide Science Fair will be held at the Hamilton Convention Centre and McMaster University from May 29 to June 5, 2027.<\/p> \nThe Canada-Wide Science Fair is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including Explore Edmonton, the National Science & Engineering Research Council, the Trottier Family Foundation and Youth Can Innovate, among many others.<\/p> \nThe public is invited to meet the Best Project and Platinum Award winners at a panel hosted by Executive Director Reni Barlow on Friday, May 29, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in Ballroom 101-105 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. The panel will also be livestreamed on the Youth Science Canada YouTube channel.<\/b><\/p> \nhttps:\/\/cwsf-espc.link\/2026-meet-the-winners<\/b><\/a><\/p> \nMedia members are encouraged to participate.<\/b><\/p> \nResources:<\/b><\/p> \nAbout the Canada-Wide Science Fair<\/b><\/p> \nThe Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is Canada's largest annual youth science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) event, bringing together top young scientists and their projects selected by the national network of over 100 regional STEM fairs. 390 students are judged across nine challenges, competing for nearly $2 million in awards and prizes. The fair is a program of Youth Science Canada. For more information, visit cwsf-espc.ca<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Youth Science Canada<\/b><\/p> \nYouth Science Canada empowers all Canadian youth to engage their curiosity in discovery and innovation through STEM projects. A registered charity incorporated in 1966, YSC delivers on its mission through national programs, including mySTEMspace, the National STEM Fair Network, Canada-Wide Science Fair, STEM Expo, Team Canada representation at international fairs and Smarter Science professional development for teachers. Through these programs, YSC directly supports the more than 500,000 students who do STEM projects in any given year. For more information, visit youthscience.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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