Canadian Heritage says it is spending $257,000 to create learning materials commemorating King Charles's ties to Canada, focused on the environment and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA — Canadians will be able to celebrate the coronation of King Charles at a special event in Ottawa on May 6.
The federal Heritage Department says an hour-long program is being prepared to mark the occasion featuring music, art and poetry. Those include the Algonquin Eagle River Singers and a speech by Algonquin spiritual adviser Albert Dumont. There will also be free activities at Rideau Hall through the weekend and it's expected that lieutenant-governors will host events across the country.
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