Canada Day 2025: Program and artist lineup announcement
Media are invited to learn about the program and artists performing at this year's national Canada Day celebrations
OTTAWA, ON, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian Heritage invites the media to learn about the program and artists performing for Canada Day 2025 on Thursday. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, and Jonathan Goldbloom, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, VIA Rail Canada, will take part in the announcement.
Journalists wishing to attend this announcement must confirm their attendance by sending their full name and the name of the media outlet they represent to [email protected] by 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 29. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
The details are as follows:
DATE:
Thursday, May 29, 2025
TIME:
9:00 a.m.
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