Canada Honors Veterans with Nationwide Remembrance Day Ceremonies

Thousands gather in Ottawa to commemorate military sacrifices amid significant anniversaries and ongoing global conflicts.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon attended the national ceremony at Ottawa's National War Memorial.
The event marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the 10th anniversary of the Afghan mission's end, and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Maureen Anderson, the National Silver Cross Mother, laid a wreath in memory of her sons who served in Afghanistan.
A flypast of vintage military aircraft honored the Royal Canadian Air Force's centennial, with each aircraft painted to commemorate a veteran.
Gen. Jennie Carignan emphasized the need for military recruitment as Canada continues to support international peacekeeping and defense efforts.