At Juno Beach and in Ottawa, Canadians Mark D-Day

Published on June 6, 2024

Canadians, including the prime minister and military veterans, gathered at ceremonies in Normandy and Ottawa June 6 to mark the 80th anniversary of one of the most important days in the Second World War. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, and Prince William were among the dignitaries at the ceremony in Courseulles-su-Mer, France, an event attended by thousands. Thirteen Canadian veterans who survived the battle on that very beach sat in the front row dressed in their military uniforms. Mr. Trudeau addressed the veterans in his speech, saying “There are no words to describe the immensity of the debt we owe you.”...

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