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The prime minister says there are no words to describe the immensity of debt we owe to those who fought in the Battle of Normandy.
Justin Trudeau was one of several dignitaries who spoke during a commemoration ceremony at Juno Beach to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
“On the battlefield, francophones, anglophones, Indigenous Peoples and New Canadians came together as one. Brave Canadians, like you, sacrificed everything for our freedom,” said Trudeau.
On June 6, 1944, around 14,000 Canadian troops were among roughly 150,000 allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy.
Canadian troops went further inland than any of our allies, but the prime minister said the remarkable achievement came at a cost.
During the 11-week campaign, more than 5,000 Canadian soldiers were killed and another 13,000 were injured.
“I can promise you that Canada and the world will keep commemorating this significant day for decades and generations to come,” said Trudeau.
Other dignitaries at the event included French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Prince William.
