Canada Day celebrations since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.Public events marking the holiday were put on hold due to the pandemic, but eased health restrictions have once again made large gatherings and celebrations possible.Not all cities returned to staging major events, however.
Montreal, Vancouver and other jurisdictions opted not to hold parades, for example, citing financial issues related to the pandemic as well as safety concerns.Smaller street festivals and events focused on Indigenous reconciliation were held instead.