
Ottawa won’t release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital
OTTAWA — The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the National Capital Region this year but is refusing to say what it is.
The budget for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa and across the river in Gatineau, Que., typically ranges in the millions of dollars and pays for things like fireworks displays, performances and national broadcasts.
A spokesperson for Heritage Canada said in a statement that while there is a budget for the events, the department won’t provide the number until after the celebrations are over.
“To ensure the most accurate information is made public, the total cost will be available upon request after the final tallies have been completed this summer,” the spokesperson said.