Congratulations to Phil Shea and Ronda Pearson (Prince George Bridge Club – Zone VI), National Winners of the 2026 Helen Shields Rookie-Master Game. They scored 73.66%, winning against all participants from 21 clubs across Canada. They were followed by Marie Callbeck – Vipul Parek and Edward Anderson – Darlene Nadon.
Continue reading to see the top 25 in Canada, and the top per zone and per club.
Next Rookie-Master Game : October 13, 2026.
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(April) The Maple Leaf games, have become a Friday night tradition. Hosted on RealBridge, see familiar faces, meet new friends, enjoy a welcoming environment, and earn masterpoints.
– 8:00 pm ET: Open Pairs – 20 boards – $8
April 17: last qualification for the COPC.
Welcome to all. [Results].
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The 2026 Canadian Open Pairs Championships Are Coming! Mark your calendars.
The COPC, Canada’s premier pairs bridge championship, takes place April 25–26, 2026 on RealBridge. Registration closes April 19, so don’t wait. Pre-register now to secure your spot in this national online championship!
Qualified pairs from coast to coast will compete in two exciting flights: the Top Flight (COPC-A) and, new this year, the Mid Flight (COPC-B), open to pairs with fewer than 2,500 masterpoints.
Pre-Register Now » | Full Event Details »
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The March issue is now on line.. You can access the magazine by clicking on the link below or the red tab on the left side of this page or from the menu.
In this issue, read about Junior and Youth Bridge in Canada with Casper Gu and Tong Chen, get an inside scoop on the new COPC format online, discover the bridge movie Waiting for Godot, don’t miss the experts’ answers to the latest Canadian Bidding Contest, and more.
Magazine – March 2026
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(Feb. 3.) All Round Robin matches will be held online on RealBridge, and the playoffs of all team events will be played in Penticton, BC. June 15 -21, 2026, (in parallel with the Penticton Regional). The COPC will be held on RealBridge, scheduled April 25-26, 2026.
LINK TO REGISTER . New deadlines
NOTE: A club or CBF qualification is required for all Championship events: CNTC-A, CWTC, CSTC, CMTC, and COPC.
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I wholeheartedly want to thank each Celebrity and each player for participating in our inaugural “2026 Maple Leaf Celebrity Classic” – your participation truly makes a big difference to the viability of the CBF!
Many thanks to all in my committee, as well as Bronia Jenkins (ACBL) and Barbara Seagram. Thank you for all those Celebrities who donated a Speedball/lesson.
I am proud to announce that we have reached our goal of raising CAD$25,000. This is likely going to be an annual event, so we look forward to seeing you next year. Shelley Burns, CBF President
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You can review the last set of problems in the March issue of Bridge Canada, along with the answers and comments from the panel of experts. David Johnson was the reader with the best score. Bill Treble and Nick L’Écuyer tied forthe top panelist with 49.
Enter the contest and send your answers to the June 2026 problems to Neil Kimelman (editor@cbf.ca) by May 1^st. The panellists’ answers and comments will be published in the June edition of Bridge Canada.
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Do you have less than 500 masterpoints? We have an event for you: 0-499 IMP Pair League!
The CBF is organizing a series of online games this winter for players with between 0 and 499 masterpoints. Each session is 14 boards, followed by a 30-minute live review, where participants can ask questions in real time and hear a Canadian expert discuss the hands that were just played. Masterpoints will be awarded!
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The 2026 Maple Leaf Celebrity Classic Online Charity Auction is live! Bid on unforgettable bridge experiences with top stars. Proceeds support CBF initiatives including Bridge education and outreach across Canada and player development and community growth.
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CBF Canadian Bridge Federation Member Communication Happy New Year A message to CBF members as we begin 2026. Dear Member, As we step into 2026, the Canadian Bridge Federation (CBF) wishes you a happy, healthy, and fun-filled year — full of great bridge, friendly competition, and opportunities to connect with fellow players, both online and
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