They also heard Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deliver his first Canada Day address since winning last year's election. Governor General starts Canada Day dance party1:10The atmosphere was upbeat at the Parliament Hill party even though the grounds were surrounded by security checkpoints. Justin Trudeau's Canada Day speech6:22Before Trudeau's speech, well-known musicians took the stage one after another, including Kardinal Offishall, Coeur de pirate, Alex Cuba, Les Hay Babies and Coleman Hell. Governor General's Canada Day speech5:08For some, July 1 also marked another significant date in history. "Before I get started I have to say, like so many of you here, I've been coming to Parliament Hill since I was a little kid for Canada Day," Trudeau told the crowd from the podium.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2016 19:57 UTC