Thousands gathered under a clear sky in the biting cold in Ottawa for a Remembrance Day service at the National War Memorial. Gen. Julie Payette, in her first Remembrance Day since becoming commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, laid the first wreath at the event. Gen. Julie Payette speaks with 2017 National Silver Cross Mother Diana Abel, right, during the march past during the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa Saturday. The Royal Canadian Air Force conducted three flypasts over Ottawa-area ceremonies, including two CF-18 Hornets from 3 Wing Bagotville, Que., flying above the National War Memorial. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pins his poppy on a wreath during a Remembrance Day ceremony in Danang, Vietnam.

Source: CBC News November 11, 2017 11:54 UTC