Must-see looks from the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards red carpet

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Canada’s biggest night in film, television and digital storytelling is officially underway, with Heated Rivalry breakout Hudson Williams, comedian and actor Mae Martin, director Matt Johnson, North of North’s Anna Lambe and Academy Icon Award recipient Mike Myers among the stars expected on the red carpet.

Hosted by Andrew Phung, this year’s Canadian Screen Awards broadcast ceremony — streaming live on CBC Gem, the CBC YouTube channel, Crave and StackTV — is a glamorous culmination of Canadian Screen Week festivities.

One twist: A new rule put in place limits prizes to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, so some leads of a few buzzy, nominated shows and movies — including Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie and Barbie Ferreira of Mile End Kicks — were not eligible for awards this year.

Still, with homegrown talent always making a strong showing, this red carpet has become one of the country’s biggest showcases for Canadian fashion, with stars often stepping out in looks from local and independent designers alongside major international labels.

Here are the must-see looks from the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards red carpet so far. Check back for more additions as the evening unfolds.

Andrew Phung

A man poses for a photo wearing a brown suit. — Andrew Phung wore Mayer. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Canadian Screen Awards host Andrew Phung, who worked with stylist Ashley Galang on three custom looks for the evening, wore a dark brown ensemble by Toronto label Mayer with shoes by Montreal-based Aldo on the red carpet.

Nadine Bhabha

A woman poses for a photo in a black strapless gown with silver and red details on the corset. — Nadine Bhabha wore a gown by Starkers Corsetry. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

The Heated Rivalry actor, winner this year of a Canadian Screen Award in the best guest performance in a drama series category, wore a stunning strapless gown by Starkers Corsetry, with Pandora jewelry and Aldo heels.

Anna Lambe

A woman poses for a photo wearing a yellow dress with a sheer green layer over it and a blue flower at the shoulder. — Anna Lambe wore a Pat McDonagh dress. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Best lead performer in a comedy for her work in North of North, actor Anna Lambe wore a vintage green-and-yellow Pat McDonagh dress from Toronto retailer Nouveau Riche, accessorized with Maison Birks jewelry and Aldo shoes.

Hudson Williams

A man poses for a photo in a brown tux and a white shirt with a few buttons undone and no tie. — Hudson Williams accessorized with a pendant necklace and hoop earrings. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams, nominated tonight for best lead performer in a drama series, walked the red carpet in a dark brown tuxedo and partially unbuttoned white shirt, accessorized with a pendant necklace and hoop earrings.

Sophie Nélisse

A woman poses for a photo wearing a black suit with white shirt and white tie. — Sophie Nélisse wore a tailored tuxedo by Ami. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Winner of this year’s Radius Award and best supporting performer in a drama for Heated Rivalry, Sophie Nélisse opted for a tailored black Ami tuxedo and white shirt, accessorized with a white satin tie and a sleek updo by hairstylist Ronnie Tremblay.

Mike Myers

A man poses for a photo wearing a black tux, white shirt and black tie. — Mike Myers accessorized with his Order of Canada lapel pin. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Actor and comedian Mike Myers, honoured with the Academy Icon Award this evening, wore a classic single-breasted black suit with a crisp white shirt, black tie and Order of Canada lapel pin.

Tia Wood

A woman poses for a photo wearing a textured beige-and-white floor-length gown. — Tia Wood wore a gown by Narces. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Singer-songwriter Tia Wood, who worked with fashion stylist Jason Pillay, wore a textured beige-and-white floor-length gown by Canadian label Narces with shoulder-grazing earrings by Delia Estelle Designs.