Canada Day celebrations in 2023 will include speeches, a special citizenship ceremony and musical performances — though the weather in the capital may not be so festive.
CBC’s David Cochrane is hosting coverage of the celebrations, which will take place at LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa. The daytime ceremony is underway, opening with an Indigenous Reflection ceremony led by Indigenous elders.
A special citizenship ceremony will follow, which will include remarks from the prime minister and the governor general. Seventeen new Canadians will participate in the citizenship ceremony.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has released her Canada Day message this morning, saying there’s work to do for Canadians to combat climate change,
