Canada Day celebrations are underway in Ottawa and across the country today, although some have been scaled back due to poor air quality.
Canada's capital city has festivities planned all day around Parliament Hill, but the main entertainment is at LeBreton Flats just west of downtown.
Despite the relative return to normalcy, however, several cities have opted not to proceed with fireworks displays due to ongoing smoke and air quality concerns stemming from wildfires burning across the country. “After all, Canada is the envy of the world. People fleeing violence and persecution dream of a life here, businesses open headquarters in our cities and manufacturing plants in our towns and world leaders look to us for leadership in times of crisis,” he said. “Wherever our flag flies, it's recognized as a symbol of democracy, of freedom and of hope.”
“One where we walk together on the path of reconciliation; heal our planet by taking action to combat climate change; care for our mental health in the same way we do our physical health. One whose citizens are actively working to overcome obstacles to equality, fairness, justice and inclusion.” OC Transpo is offering free service all day until 12 a.m. and a special schedule is being put in place. Para Transpo is also free and accepting reservations.
Fresh off a firework ban during St-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations last weekend, the party will be particularly muted in Quebec, where wildfires are still raging out of control and fire bans remain in place.
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