After two years without in-person Canada Day celebrations due to COVID-19, festivities returned on Friday, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon attending as guest speakers in Ottawa.
Trudeau spoke about the discovery of unmarked graves at and near former residential schools in the past year, saying that it has given an opportunity to “learn more about that history.” He said during a Friday’s ceremony that it was “the time to recommit ourselves to always be there for one another.”
Simon also spoke about reconciliation on Friday, saying the “spirit of celebration does not extend to everyone” and spoke of the impact the discover of unmarked graves near former residential schools has had on Indigenous people. She called on everyone to work together to “walk the road to reconciliation,” saying it begins with “understanding and respect.” Simon also asked Canadians as they celebrate Canada Day to continue working to an inclusive society.
The prime minister also thanked frontline workers, as well as spoke about various contributions of other Canadians, saying that “Canada Day is Canadians’ Day.”
The governor general thanked Canadians for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, “particularly” frontline workers who she said were a big part of the reason people can be out in the world, adding there were “so many things to look forward to.”
She also spoke about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, calling her a “reassuring presence.”
In normal years, Canada Day festivities draw thousands to the lawns and streets around Parliament Hill for concerts, fireworks, and parties. COVID-19 forced celebrations to be virtual instead, in 2020 and 2021.
This year, the party is back live and in-person after two years of lockdowns, but it won’t be taking place against the familiar backdrop of the parliamentary precinct.
Instead, official celebrations will be based at LeBreton Flats, the festival grounds roughly a 20-minute walk west of Parliament Hill, as the parliamentary precinct battens down after some of the “Freedom Convoy” blockade organizers vowed to return to the capital on Friday.
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What a scumbag and he knows it
Criminals are running this country! SNC, AGA khan, emergency act, Nova Scotia shooting etc…. All scandals by this government!
This man makes me puke !!! Fake actor . Get rid of him
Wonderful words. Thank you for your leadership.
Trudeau Quote “Canada Day is Canadian Day” WOW how long did it take for him to think that up?
pm quotes the charter of rights which he violates… equal rights for vaccinated and unvaccinated.
He’s got a face only an aluminum bat could love.
Trudeau makes me sick, how can anyone believe anything that comes from his lips.
Canadians , wake up , Trudeau is the devil , he's part of the WEF.
Happy Canada day tho am late
He drops key words and manipulates this social justice religion. Terry fox is an inclusive black women, who's not afraid of being gay. Staged exploitation in front of your vetted constituents. Sad. oh, and no bodies were found.
This is a fake crowd… Those people are all handpicked.
Many more people, who disagree with him,were not aloud there…
Global News, all your employees are displaying dishonesty and you should be ashamed of yourselves. Morals and ethical reasons don't matter to you all now? It's ok to lie to your country?
The small crowd says it all . Only our media believes in our woke corrupt government .
Liars
I love Canada my favourite country:)))
This man runs official political policy to "Wedge, stigmatize and divide" Canadians. This entire thing was a farce. Shame on journalists for not calling it out. Shame on the governor General for not doing her job.
1999 Platitudes in 2 languages . WE the People Celebrate the end of truth, dignity, accountability, intelect ,rule of law , and desent. welcome to Hong Cong/Canada/Afganistan/Atlantis/The Matrix .Pick One Viva Moseliney/Viva Turdo
Get lost Justin!
Only Trudeau can turn Canada Day into a divisive day.
This guy should be thrown out of office.
Well said, happy Canada day
Canada Day seemed quiet and melancholy here in Vancouver. Repent and give your life to Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins and was resurrected three days later. He is the way to eternal life. Jesus is coming back and we will live in a new world with him with new bodies ❤
I hate this guy. Traitor.
How come the PM had to make an unannounced appearance at his first Canada Day celebration since being elected, in 2015.
How large was the crowd, I tried to get their but the Police Cordon was to tight.
There were more people on the hill than lebreton flats .Gies to show how low an approuval rating he has
Most politicians are corrupt but this guy does it masterfully and in plain sight.
That crowd is laughable
the nazi speaks of freedoom
Worst Canada Day speech EVER! Governor General had no emotion. Her speech empty like sock boys head.
Gov. Simon, why are you allowing this crooked Liberal to run this country like China? Do you not care for Canadians freedom?
that dislike ratio 🥳
Canada day .. will become Klaus Schwab day .. if JT stays in power.
What a joke
What a hyprocate, he is so full of himself. Cannot stand him talking so after😡😡😡😡
Worst PM ever!!! Just a complete numb skull.
Gay Stalin loves to be in control. Loves to hear his own words.
Very Creepy like Biden. Let's not grow weary of holding these WEF tyrants accountable a day of reconning will come they didn't see there destruction coming. In Jan 1945 the Nazis had no idea that by April 1945 Berlin would be destroyed and the Nuremberg trials started in the fall of 1945 many of the leaders executed for crimes against humanity.
Debil!
This psychopath is so screwed when Trump comes back in 2024, the next administration won't tollarate him for much longer. The CIA is going to have some work to do up here.
imagrents imagrents and more imagrents he doesn't help regular canadians just imagrents that probably vote for him
WICKED MURDEROUS PRIME MINISTER.
I think Trudeau did good leading us in threw the andemic most of us are still safe and well as we strongly support each other threw the tough times we are blessed to be Canadians living in as good of a country as this
He's a dictator and the world knows it. Global News Trudeau's propaganda machine network.
Trudeau start writing your own propaganda. How about the disabled community. ? You and Doug Ford have set us up to starve to death while your sending money abroad. You waste more money on your wine collection than you help the disabled .
Governor General should work president Canada
Canada day but native Great Britain
The difference between JT Canada day and Harper's is crazy.