CIMA Mayor’s Trophy marks 22 years in Toronto

Teams from public, corporate, media and community groups gathered at Sunnybrook Park on June 27 to celebrate the 22nd CIMA Mayor’s Trophy Cricket tournament. The event highlighted cricket’s role in community-building as Toronto expands investment in local cricket projects and OSCA grows school programs across Ontario.

Why it matters: - The CIMA Mayor’s Trophy has become a long-running Toronto event that uses cricket to connect communities, generations and sectors. - Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said the tournament helps grow the game and inspire young people, while the city is investing more than $2.2 million in new cricket projects across Toronto this year. - The event also supports OSCA programs that open more opportunities for youth across Ontario.

What happened: - Sunnybrook Park hosted the 22nd anniversary of the CIMA Mayor’s Trophy Cricket on Saturday, June 27, 2026. - CIMA Canada and the Ontario Schools Cricket Association hosted the annual event. - Teams from the public, corporate, community and media sectors took part. - The gathering brought together elected officials, public sector representatives, corporate partners, consular representatives, community leaders, students, families and cricket fans. - CIMA Canada welcomed Alfred Ramosedi, incoming Global President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, as a special guest.

The details: - The Mayor’s Trophy was launched in Toronto in 2005 by CIMA Canada in partnership with the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation division. - The event has helped support the growth of school cricket programs across Toronto. - The tournament also contributed to the establishment and development of OSCA. - Noel Muttupulle, chair of CIMA Canada, said the event reflects Toronto’s diversity, energy and people. - Michael Armstrong, vice president of North American brand and sponsorship, said cricket’s cross-cultural reach aligns with the company’s “More Human” commitment and its support for programs that build confidence and connection. - The 2026 event had support from OSCA, Rogers Communications, TD, The Globe and Mail, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Y Media Group, Marcatus QED, Bombardier and other supporters.

Between the lines: - The tournament is doing more than staging a community game. It is serving as a recurring platform for civic visibility, youth engagement and institutional support for cricket in Ontario. - The continued backing from corporate partners suggests the event has value as both a community initiative and a relationship-building venue across Toronto’s public and private sectors.

What's next: - OSCA is continuing to expand school cricket programs across Ontario. - The Mayor’s Trophy is positioned to remain a fixture in Toronto’s cricket calendar as a sport-driven community event in its third decade. - The legacy of the tournament now centers on unity, inclusion and community building alongside competitive play.