BREAKING: Security issue delayed Remembrance Day ceremony: Veterans Affairs
A spokesperson from the organization told CTV News that the package was found a few minutes prior to the ceremony.
The security issue pushed back the arrival of the motorcades of the prime minister, the Silver Cross Mother, and the Governor General by 10 minutes.The Governor General, prime minister, and other Canadian leaders issued statements Thursday recognizing the courage of the women and men who served and continue to serve the country.
“It is important to learn about the stories of soldiers, past and present. Though some stories may be hard to hear, it is our responsibility to bear witness. Our hope is that by recalling past sacrifices, we can look to a peaceful future. It is up to all of us. It is in our hands. It is our duty to keep the memory alive,” she wrote in a statement published Thursday.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau are also participating, as are the ministers of defence and veterans affairs.
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