How to follow CBC’s Canada Day coverage

Canada Day is just around the corner, and this year’s celebrations hold even greater significance for many Canadians due to the recent surge of national pride in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. To mark this special occasion, CBC News will be providing live coverage throughout the day, starting at 6 a.m. ET.

The day kicks off with Heather Hiscox, host of CBC Morning Live, broadcasting live from Charlottetown at 6 a.m. ET on CBC News Network and CBC streaming platforms. At 10 a.m. ET, CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault will be reporting live from Ottawa, joined by reporters and special guests at LeBreton Flats Park.

Throughout the day, there will be various programs and shows to watch, including a Canada Day call-in show at 2 p.m. ET hosted by Saroja Coelho, where Canadians are invited to share their thoughts on what it means to be Canadian in 2025. David Common and Aarti Pole will take over coverage at 4 p.m. ET to connect with Canadians celebrating across the country.

At 7 p.m. ET, Arsenault and Elamin Abdelmahmoud will host a special concert pre-show featuring interviews with performers and highlighting how Canadians from all corners of the country are standing up for Canada. This will be airing on CBC News Network, CBC Gem, and CBC News digital and streaming platforms.

The highlight of the day will be the Canada Day concert from Ottawa starting at 8 p.m. ET. Hosted by Isabelle Racicot, the concert will feature a lineup of Canadian artists and special guests, including Sarah McLachlan, Randy Bachman, Amanda Marshall, and Aasiva.

For those tuning in on the radio, Caroline Hillier will be hosting a special program at 6 a.m. ET celebrating Canadians and what it means to be part of Canada. Live coverage will continue throughout the day, with hosts Piya Chattopadhyay and Abdelmahmoud at Lebreton Flats Park and the Canada Day call-in show hosted by Coelho at 2 p.m. ET. Damhnait Doyle will wrap up the day with live coverage of the concert special from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.

So, whether you’re watching on TV or tuning in on the radio, be sure to join in the festivities and celebrate Canada Day in style. Let’s come together as a nation and show the world what it truly means to be Canadian. Happy Canada Day!