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Ottawa won’t release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital
- Heritage Canada acknowledged that funding has been allocated for Canada Day events in the Ottawa area this year, but the exact amount will not be revealed at this time.
- The department is withholding the budget number until after the celebrations conclude and final expense tallies are done this summer.
- Canada Day events in Ottawa and Gatineau historically cost millions, covering fireworks, performances, and national broadcasts, with recent spending ranging from $4.25 to $5.5 million.
- A spokesperson explained that the department will release the final expense figures after the celebrations conclude and the full accounting is finalized this summer; these details can then be obtained by those interested.
- This Canada Day marks the first celebration following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of annexation and the onset of a trade conflict, coinciding with a surge in national pride and increased support for purchasing Canadian products.
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Ottawa won't release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital
OTTAWA — The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the National Capital Region this year but is refusing to say what it is. The budget for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa and across the river in Gatineau, Que.
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