Celebration of country's diversity during Canada Day bash in Ottawa
Canadians marked their country's 149th birthday Friday with coast-to-coast celebrations headlined by a big party in Ottawa — where thousands turned Parliament Hill's lawn into a vast expanse of red and white.
The masses, many wearing red T-shirts, face paint and Canadian flags as capes, crowded in front of Centre Block to listen to bagpipers, watch the Snowbirds roar overhead and take in stage performances by numerous artists. Together, they also belted out the national anthem.
They also heard Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deliver his first Canada Day address since winning last year's election.
"Before I get started I have to say, like so many of you here, I've been coming to Parliament Hill since I was a little kid for Canada Day," Trudeau told the crowd from the podium.
"And to be able to stand here before you as your prime minister to say thank you for the trust you have given me is a little bit overwhelming."
Trudeau said Canada is one of the most-diverse countries on the planet and also one of the most prosperous. "And it's not a coincidence," he said.
Trudeau listed examples of what he called "extraordinary diversity," noting how the country has two official languages and that more than 100 other tongues are spoken across the country. He also said his government is renewing its relationships with Aboriginal Peoples all while respecting their ancestral traditions.
Celebration of country's diversity during Canada Day bash in Ottawa - Politics - CBC News
Canadians marked their country's 149th birthday Friday with coast-to-coast celebrations headlined by a big party in Ottawa — where thousands turned Parliament Hill's lawn into a vast expanse of red and white.
The masses, many wearing red T-shirts, face paint and Canadian flags as capes, crowded in front of Centre Block to listen to bagpipers, watch the Snowbirds roar overhead and take in stage performances by numerous artists. Together, they also belted out the national anthem.
They also heard Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deliver his first Canada Day address since winning last year's election.
"Before I get started I have to say, like so many of you here, I've been coming to Parliament Hill since I was a little kid for Canada Day," Trudeau told the crowd from the podium.
"And to be able to stand here before you as your prime minister to say thank you for the trust you have given me is a little bit overwhelming."
Trudeau said Canada is one of the most-diverse countries on the planet and also one of the most prosperous. "And it's not a coincidence," he said.
Trudeau listed examples of what he called "extraordinary diversity," noting how the country has two official languages and that more than 100 other tongues are spoken across the country. He also said his government is renewing its relationships with Aboriginal Peoples all while respecting their ancestral traditions.
Celebration of country's diversity during Canada Day bash in Ottawa - Politics - CBC News
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