Ottawa Pride will see Trudeau, Wynne, Canada’s top general on Sunday

August 27 2017 03:12 AM

Original Publication Date: August 27, 2017 3:12AM

Publication Updated: April 25, 2025 9:37AM

OTTAWA – Several prominent marchers will be making appearances at Ottawa's annual Pride Parade today.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne will be joining the parade, as will General Jonathan Vance.

Vance, the chief of defence staff, will lead a contingent of senior military leaders during the parade.

He said in an interview with The Canadian Press last week that he hopes to show the military's support and openness toward the LGBTQ community.

Trudeau and Wynne have regularly attended Pride celebrations in other major Canadian cities, including Montreal and Toronto.

Organizers for the Ottawa event say this year's parade will be the largest in its history.

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Before university, Taylor spent a year abroad living in Thailand which encouraged her to finish her degree studying in Turkey, both experiences have made her an avid traveller. Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. Although born on the coast, Taylor has lived the majority of her life in Kamloops and enjoys what the region has to offer. In her spare time, you can find Taylor volunteering in the community or out on an adventure with her friends and her dogs.