Canada Day 2016

uTurn Project Inc. held the 149th celebration of Canada at the Genesis Centre on July 1, 2016.The venue boasted a natural amphitheatre and accommodated over 500 guests and performers.

The celebration started with a flag ceremony conducted by the air cadets and the singing of the national anthem. Following this, there was a traditional First Nations mother/daughter performance.

Various federal MPs and provincial MLAs attended the celebration; they addressed the audience and general public and commented on celebrating Canada Day's significance. Elected officials in attendance included MP Jason Kenney, MP Darshan Kang, Honorary Ricardo Miranda (provincial Minister of Culture and Tourism), Honorary Irfan Sabir (provincial Minister of Human Services), MLA Prabhdeep Gill, MLA Prasad Panda and MLA Ric McIver.

MP Kenney discussed -- from a Canadian perspective -- why celebrating Canada Day is important. He discussed how commemorating the Confederation and the unifying properties of this July 1st are what make Canada an attractive and welcoming place to live. Kenny elaborated that the reason Canada is a world leader is a result of the people who comprise it.

MLA McIver took the stage to echo the previous thoughts and to add that Canada will continue to celebrate and commemorate its history while providing equal opportunity for all. At the speech's' conclusion, the leaders cut the Canada Day cakes and took pictures with guests along with the soundscape of saxophones.

CBC and CTV news covered the event which gave individuals the opportunity to express to a larger audience how proud they are living in a safe, strong, and free country like Canada.

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