The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa honours the more than 118,000 Canadians who sacrificed their lives in service to their country.

Veterans Affairs Canada estimates that, as of this year, there are 3,691 surviving Canadian veterans of the Second World War -- 667 women and 3,024 men.

Here's how Canadians are remembering them today and all those who have since died. All times Eastern.

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11:18 a.m.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife, Diana Fox Carney, lay a wreath at the National War Memorial to mark Remembrance Day in Ottawa as the Ottawa Children's' Choir sings "In Flanders Fields."

Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan and representatives of the RCMP, the Assembly of First Nations and the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami are among those laying wreaths at the National War Memorial.

The national Silver Cross mother, Nancy Payne, lays a wreath on behalf of mothers and families whose loved ones have died in war.

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11:12 a.m.

At Toronto's Old City Hall, Mayor Olivia Chow says Remembrance Day in the city is especially poignant this year, which marks the 100th anniversary of the Toronto Cenotaph.

The cenotaph, completed in 1925, was built to honour the war dead and their sacrifices.

Chow says it's important to remember the sacrifices made by Canada's fallen soldiers, veterans and their families.

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11 a.m.

The crack of artillery fire rings out over the drone of bagpipes at Queen's Park in Toronto -- part of a 21-gun salute that is followed by a moment of silence honouring veterans who have passed.

Among those in attendance at the ceremony are Ontario Premier Doug Ford and federal Industry Minister Melanie Joly.

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11:10 a.m.

Chaplain General Col. Lisa Pacarynuk delivers the invocation at the national ceremony to mark Remembrance Day in Ottawa.

She says today is a moment for Canadians to remember that life and peace are fragile, and that progress comes from past sacrifices.

She extends her thanks to Nancy Payne, this year's national Silver Cross mother, saying she and others like her bear the scars of military service and their loss is our loss.

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11 a.m.

The Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Ottawa Children's Choir perform O Canada at the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

Hundreds of attendees wearing poppies stand at attention, some holding photos of loved ones who died in war.

An Indigenous veteran carries the Canadian Armed Forces' eagle staff to honour Indigenous members of the forces.

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10:48 a.m.

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at the site of the national ceremony to mark Remembrance Day in Ottawa.

Joined by his wife Diana Fox Carney, the prime minister is greeted by Berkley Lawrence, president of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Nancy Payne, this year's national Silver Cross mother -- whose son was killed in Afghanistan in 2006 -- also arrives at the ceremony.

She will lay a wreath on behalf of Canadian mothers who lost their children in military service.

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10:27 a.m.

Boston's newly re-elected Mayor Michelle Wu is attending the Remembrance Day ceremony in Halifax today.

Accompanied by Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore, Wu says she's happy to attend the ceremony to honour the continuing relationship between Halifax and Boston.

Wu laid a wreath at the cenotaph on behalf of the City of Boston.

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9:20 a.m.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians across the country will "pause and reflect" today on those who served in war.

In a media statement issued today, Poilievre says Canada's military history is "as brilliant and storied as the country itself."

He says he thanks veterans today and every day. "May we all, in our own small ways, carry on their selfless spirit," he adds.

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9:04 a.m.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says that in an increasingly dangerous and divided world, remembrance is an act of vigilance and sovereignty and security are not guaranteed.

In a media statement issued today, Carney says Remembrance Day is a moment to honour the women and men who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces to protect Canadians, and to remember their "acts of heroic service."

He says Canadians remember that their rights, freedoms and way of life were "fought for and were won by Canadians who answered the call."

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8:45 a.m.

People have started gathering near the National War Memorial in Ottawa ahead of today's national ceremony to mark Remembrance Day.

Chief Justice Richard Wagner will be filling in at this year's ceremony for Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who is unable to attend as she recovers in hospital from a respiratory virus, Rideau Hall said late Monday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan, Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight and other dignitaries are expected to attend the ceremony.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 11, 2025.