OTTAWA, June 9, 2011 - The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and Marie Lemay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission (NCC), today announced the programming for the Canada Day Noon and Evening shows.
"Canada Day belongs to all Canadians. This year, we invite everyone to take part in the Canada Day Noon Show in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge," said Minister Moore. "We invite all Canadians across this great country to come together on this special day and celebrate the fact that we live in a free, democratic, and bilingual country."
"The Canada Day celebrations in the Capital region are a window on the entire country, a wonderful opportunity to share our common values, aspirations, and achievements," said Ms. Lemay. "On July 1, there will be a sea of red and white as Canadians gather in the Capital to celebrate our country's 144th birthday and welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge."
Canada Day will also mark the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada, the world's oldest parks service. The Cultural Capitals of Canada for 2011-the cities of Vancouver, British Columbia; Lévis, Quebec; and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island-will also be highlighted.
Parliament Hill
On July 1, Parliament Hill will be the setting for Canada Day celebrations. Thousands of Canadians will converge on the Hill to mark their country's birthday. In the morning, they will be able to attend the Peace Tower carillon concert at 9:00 a.m., the traditional flag-raising ceremony at 9:30, and the Changing of the Guard at 10:00.
Canada Day Noon Show
The Noon Show will include the traditional flypast of CF-18s and the Snowbirds Demonstration Team. It will highlight the new mission of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, the new Canadians' citizenship celebration, and the centennial of Parks Canada.
The show will feature top performers who will stir a feeling of patriotism and pride in Canadians:
- Great Big Sea (Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Pierre Lapointe (Quebec)
- Florence K (Quebec)
- Sam Roberts Band (Quebec)
- Corb Lund (Alberta)
- Dan Mangan (British Columbia)
- Elisapie Isaac (Quebec)
- Jenn Grant (Prince Edward Island)
- Au tour de la Bolduc with Florence K, Fab and Frannie of Random Recipe (Quebec), and Oumou Soumaré (New Brunswick)
- Maria Aragon (Manitoba)
- Les 7 doigts de la main (Quebec)
- Delhi 2 Dublin (British Columbia)
Rounding out the Noon Show lineup are itinerant drum troupe Kumpa'nia, string quartet Quatuor Orphée, dance troupe Zogma, and world music group Soul Influence, who will share their enthusiasm and good vibes with the audience.
The Noon Show is a presentation of the Department of Canadian Heritage and the NCC. It will be broadcast live on television through CBC, CBC News Network, Radio-Canada, and RDI, and rebroadcast on their websites.
For more information on the Canada Day Noon Show, visit the Canadian Heritage website at www.pch.gc.ca/canadaday.
Canada Day Evening Show at 7:00 p.m.
A star-studded event featuring the roster of Canadian artists listed above, the Canada Day Evening Show promises to electrify and thrill the audience. Rebecca Makonnen and Jian Ghomeshi will be the MCs of this big show, presented by the NCC and sponsored by Chicken Farmers of Canada and President's Choice™. The show will be broadcast on CBC Television, the Télévision de Radio-Canada, and SRC Espace Musique at 9:00 p.m. EDT. The entire show will be broadcast live on CBC Radio 2 and carried as a webcast on CBC.ca and SRC.ca.
For more information on all the Canada Day celebrations in the National Capital Region and on-site access for persons with limited mobility, members of the public can call the NCC at 613?239-5000; 1-800-465-1867; 613-239-5090 (TDD/TTY); or 1-866-661-3530 (toll-free TDD/TTY). You can also visit www.canadaday.gc.ca
Charles Cardinal
Media Relations
National Capital Commission
613-239-5227 (office)
613-851-6924 (cell)
charles.cardinal@ncc-ccn.ca
Sébastien Gariépy
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Denise LeBlanc
Media Relations
National Capital Commission
613-239-5750 (office)
613-851-9465 (cell)
denise.leblanc@ncc-ccn.ca
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
