Prime Minister Mark Carney flips a pancake at the Canada Day in Barrhaven celebrations in Ottawa, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Spectators take in Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Prime Minister Mark Carney flips a pancake at the Canada Day in Barrhaven celebrations in Ottawa, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
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Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people at Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's planned Canada Day speech in Edmonton has been cancelled due to severe thunderstorms in Ottawa.
Carney's spokeswoman says weather conditions in Ottawa prevented his plane from taking off, and he would not make it to Edmonton on time to deliver his speech there.
Carney was set to visit Edmonton for a rare Canada Day visit as Albertans are set to vote this fall on whether to remain in Canada, or hold a binding referendum on separation.
Carney this week said Canada should do more to produce and export energy for the sake of economic growth and national unity, even if that means less progress in the fight against climate change.
Thunderstorms rolled through Ottawa for most of this afternoon, bringing strong winds, extremely heavy rain, lightning and threats of hail.
The storms started shortly after the conclusion of midday festivities a short drive from Parliament Hill, and resulted in the government cancelling an evening show with fireworks.
This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published July 1, 2026.
