Canada Day: Celebrations held nationwide, Trudeau hails ‘inclusive’ values
Thousands converged in the nation’s capital and across the country to celebrate Canada Day, marking 157 years of Confederation.
In his annual message, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, said Canada’s story is one that is “still being written,” speaking of the values of inclusion.
“Together, let’s keep improving this incredible place we all call home. Let’s make our communities more vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive. Let’s break barriers and create opportunity for everyone,” he said.
Trudeau also said Canadians must build a future “where every generation has a fair shot, no matter who you are, where you come from, how you pray, or who you love.”
The national celebration started at noon Eastern Time and includes performances by Bedouin Soundclash and Montreal artist Marie-Mai. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Candian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge both attended the celebrations.
People in downtown Ottawa watched a special fly-past in honour of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 100th anniversary featuring the Snowbirds aerobatics team.
The celebrations will be capped off by a fireworks display at around 10 p.m., also at LeBreton Flats.
At Thomson Memorial Park in Toronto, blue skies and sunny weather greeted hundreds of people dressed in red and white and waving small Canadian flags. Families set up picnics and children played on inflatable bouncy castles.
Trudeau did not attend events in Ottawa, but was instead in St. John’s, N.L., where he took part in a ceremony to mark 100 years of the Newfoundland National War Memorial and the interment of the remains of a First World War soldier.
The Unknown Soldier was flown home from France in May and was laid to rest on Monday in a black granite tomb.
Trudeau also attended
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