Overview

• Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadian values are under attack by U.S. tariffs and threats to democracy and called on citizens to unite and "build, baby, build" while highlighting Bill C-5 to accelerate major-project approvals.
• Governor General Mary Simon underscored a national journey of reconciliation by honouring Indigenous histories and advocating compassion as the thread binding communities.
• The federal Heritage Department reported about 8,000 attendees at Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats ceremony, where musical performances, Indigenous cultural demonstrations and a double Snowbirds flypast marked the 158th Canada Day.
• Cities nationwide reported record visitor numbers as Canadians opted to stay closer to home in the face of U.S. threats, boosting domestic tourism.
• First-time citizens celebrated their inaugural Canada Day, describing citizenship as both a privilege and a responsibility to uphold Canadian democracy and identity.