Global National: June 6, 2024 | How Canada honoured the 80th anniversary of D-Day

In tonight's top story: The commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day will likely go down as one of the most poignant and powerful ever to take place at Juno Beach, as it will likely be the last major milestone aging veterans will be alive for. Crystal Goomansingh looks at how Canada marked one of the most important days in the history of the Second World War.
While the military strategy of D-Day is well known 80 years later, there is far less discussion about why so many young men fought. As Dawna Friesen explains, the 14,000 Canadians who were part of the Normandy landings were all volunteers who chose to go to war.
Calls are only growing for the federal government to identify the MPs accused of "wittingly" assisting efforts of foreign states to meddle in Canadian politics. David Akin explains why the alleged colluders likely would never be charged and why Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says naming them would be irresponsible.
A water main break has caused Calgary's water levels to plummet to dangerously low levels, so the city is urging residents to conserve water. Heather Yourex-West reports on some of the restrictions and why experts say the water main break serves as a warning to other communities.
Hamas says at least 40 Palestinian civilians, including children, are dead in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza, after an Israeli airstrike hit a school where thousands of people were sheltering and sleeping. Israel says it was targeting a Hamas compound inside the school. Jackson Proskow reports on what Israel is accusing Hamas of and how the attack is hampering efforts to reach a ceasefire.
Plus, 80 years after Canadian troops stormed northern France and freed its villages from the Nazis, expressions of gratitude to Canada are still prominent along the coast near Juno Beach. Dawna Friesen hears from two Normandy residents about their fond memories of liberation and their fears of what could happen if history is forgotten.
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[@cathybober8774]

Brothers in Arms. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@sammydsouza4379]

Thank you for your Service. ❤

[@haydendegrow945]

As a historian in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, it is impossible to overstate the importance of my job. I'm here to make sure that history is not lost, to make sure that people never forget the stories of the past. It is an HONOUR AND PRIVILEGE to get to hear stories like these veterans in my job, and to be able to pass them on to the next generation. Days like this make me truly thankful to be Canadian

[@wqv5423ln]

Thank you ! Lest we forget ! Yet, I am very concerned we are losing our freedoms in Canada with bill after bill attacking freedom of speech and expression ! All JT's fears about mis information and disinformation : ) His excuse for passing these bills.

[@rockyjohnson9243]

The next generation doesn't care about real history they wanna wreak it down and re-write the facts. Forgetting the past will only make it repeat itself. Thank god I will be gone before they find out lol.

[@ronstephen72]

Today is the day to remember... that the Canadian parliament gave a standing ovation to an actual Nazi who fought against us during WWII.

[@rockyjohnson9243]

@@ronstephen72 who cares how old is he? nearly dust already.

[@soonyuxiangivanqifaps5434]

Thank you for your bravery

[@InterestedCitizen]

Thank you for the freedom.♥️🇨🇦

[@wqv5423ln]

Be watchful ! We're losing ours from the inside bill after bill !

[@jad4371]

Whoever put the signature bugle piece in the start of this article needs to do their homework. They played taps and American lament. For Canadian and Commonwealth soldiers you play "The Last Post". This is not the first time an Ontario based news program has made this mistake it happens regularly. It is an insult.

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Obviously not a military person! Should be ashamed of themselves.

[@Mygg_Jeager]

They routinely show stock footage of US and UK troops too, when reporting on Canadian contributions in Afghanistan. 😏 They really need an ex army advisor on their staff. Surely they can find room to hire one from their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Budget? 💁‍♂️

[@kat2789]

The courage to fight for freedom of others is the truest act of bravery 🫡 ❤️🇨🇦

[@wqv5423ln]

We are losing ours bill after with JT !

[@hasup9958]

Thank you ❤

[@rockyjohnson9243]

RIP to all the lost who made Canada Europe, USA what it was. I am sure today you would be rolling in your graves knowing what you Faught for is at risk.

[@jocarter2848]

Thank you.

[@rin607]

God bless veterans 🙏

[@chronocross7174]

I am sure God does not bless anyone who is willing to commit Murder. Exodus 20:13 - You must not Murder. Fun fact: the Germans were also praying to the same God for a win in battle.

[@wqv5423ln]

Romans 13 : 1-5 God ordained govt's, and its their duty to protect their citizens. Sometimes that means going to war. It is permissable to defend your own life when someone tries to kill you. Even in the O.T.

[@wqv5423ln]

As far as the Germans go, perhaps they had a wrong view of God. Like the Muslims do.

[@rockyjohnson9243]

@@chronocross7174 God does not exist but keep trying

[@rockyjohnson9243]

@@wqv5423ln where the Germans wrong? I wish I could see where we would be today if they had won. However I don't have a way to transverse the metaverse lol. It's easy to say we where the good guys and maybe we where. However who has a crystal ball.

[@nicolecarbotte9049]

"...MPs colluded with foreign states,... public safety minister says it would be irresponsible to identify them"..? str8 outta Orwell

[@melkeeler2236]

Will the Liberals get away with it?

[@bw6078]

Great interviews for D-Day Dawna was involved in.

[@gtpc779]

thank you god bless veterans

[@deaconjohn6838]

Respect and thank you

[@Daniel_Takeda]

... "Canada's Public Safety Minister says identifying them would be irresponsible". Why? I tell myself, he's not one of those who allegedly colluded with foreign states, is he? Why is there a double standard for Members of Parliament?

[@jessejackson5038]

God bless them

[@ronron6652]

Evil prevails when good people do nothing. Freedom is not free. God Bless our present and past freedom fighters.

[@wqv5423ln]

True, and Canadians better wake up. We are losing ours bill after bill with this gov't. and no one even realizes it !

[@macdonaldwee9636]

I salute all the veterans who sacrifice their lives for d freedom of other countries

[@luisnguyen5455]

The courage and Héroïsme soldiers who fulfilled their duty to their homeland with honors .All emotions,thank you all. Thanks for reporting.(RCL Vétérans) 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇫🇷🇦🇺🇬🇧🇩🇪🇮🇹🙏🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@kristophercrane]

Is it just me or are Global paying particular attention to D day this year in the midst of a brooding world war 3...

[@elizam2119]

Oh, land, all volunteers. Canada, You are all awesome, and the neighbor from... heaven. Thank you.

[@Themiddleman416]

No charges 🤦🏻‍♂️ we need serious changes in our system. Not one person has been held accountable for anything that has screwed Canadians and our democracy. All while a government that claims transparency and democracy are all they're about. Just like the RCMP report states; Canadians politeness has a limit and this government is bending the line to its breaking point. This is not what our ancestors fought for, it's the complete opposite

[@ronstephen72]

Today is the day to remember... that the Canadian parliament gave a standing ovation to an actual Nazi who fought against us during WWII.

[@AnwerHashimSamnani]

May Love Peace Prevail in The World....

[@arianawright4187]

The young people few decades ago, much more patriotism, they love their country and have a great responsibility. Today, younger people are looking up at their idols, for example like celebrities. Having fun and expensive clothes and cars are their target. 😢

[@carolweideman1905]

As a Canadian born and raised in Canada I want to know and feel I have the right to know what MPs colluded with foreign states. I am very disgusted with this government.

[@SNP-1999]

My father, Noel Harold Prince of York, England, landed on Juno Beach on the first day of the Invasion with a Royal Air Force Forward Air Control unit attached to the Canadian forces . He passed away in 2012 aged 87 and would have been 99 years of age in 2024. RIP dearest Dad and God bless you Dad and God bless England and Canada. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇨🇦❤

[@shelleygibbons1065]

Thank you

[@musicmusic6788]

We certainly have Forgotten, but I know I haven't.

[@marionkreutz9048]

Thank you for your sevice ❤

[@KryzpyRoyaltyxoxo]

❤❤❤❤ Total respect❤❤❤❤

[@Gissedk]

I am a Dane here. Last year I finally got a breakthrough on a clue for fathers uncle. He was born a Dane but emmigrated to either US or Canada, but last autumn I finally have facts that it was Canada.. more precise Calgary. He joined the Canadian Army. I am waiting for answers from the Canadian Military Archive, but we (the family and a historian) believe he was on the beach on D-Day. He survived but returned to Calgary. He died in 1976 and is burried in Calgary on the cemeterys fields of honors. He did not have any reletives.. but how I wish I could learn more about his life. In my seach I found information that he worked on a train factory in Calgary after the war.

[@_WorldPeace]

. Thank you

[@user-eo1vz9lt8g]

so what does that mean, the mp's colluding with foreign governments will be allowed to continue? Am I missing something? very confused by the story...

[@johnnywarnerperfectroad66]

What an excellent D Day article 👍 From a Brit that appreciates all Canada has done

[@fakereality96]

Story goes the first word uttered by the first Canadian soldier to land in France was "Sorry".

[@infolover_68]

If a government admits a mistake but fail to id. and punish the culprits, then something stinks badly in there..., and the people of Canada is waiting for results and action!!

[@tlynn9819]

☝️PLEASE also remember all the unarmed Merchant Marines who sacrificed and lost lives delivering necessary supplies to the troops. Uncle, 34 yr old newlywed, lost at sea in Atlantic mission taking airplane fuel and vehicles to the troops. These contributions deserve equal recognition as those who were enlisted in the braches of military.

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Absolutely.

[@lucillekean7035]

I hope the present generation of Canadian elagable people will be willing to do as much as those who we are remembering today , because again we are facing another Dictator, possibly two , Are We Ready ? I don’t think so. How devastating!!!! LK a very proud Canadian /Scottish person who lived through the Second World War We got ower news from the newspaper not a television. PLEASE. Keep this world free of another Dictator Please GOD. ❤❤

[@tobiasfrost86]

Canada already has one in power already

[@aconnelly9534]

Lest we forget

[@jasonpenny7919]

Be them conservative, liberal, ndp or another party member. We as canadians have the right to know who is working against us from the inside. Especially if they are elected politicians.

[@UkrainianToons]

Why is the RCMP officer wearing rainbow colors on her shoulders. Its w serious job that shouldn't be turned into a joke

[@REV-1]

Just like all of Canada

[@wqv5423ln]

Yes, this is going too far ! It has to stop. An insult to our heroes who knew what life was really about ! A self sacrificial life !

[@dlo111]

It doesn't change her ability to perform her duties. I prefer an inclusive country, my LG+ colleagues are not less deserving of respect and are no less capable. I'm not picking a fight, just an observation, we're all the same on the job.

[@wqv5423ln]

@@dlo111 Nobody excluded anybody. Thats nonsense.

[@roblawson5617]

@@dlo111 It was her choice to wear them, and it's not a uniform requirement? UK person asking...

[@Tha66]

ខ្ញុំសូមអរគុណដល់វិរៈបុរសទាំងអស់គ្នាដែលយកឈាមជ័រទៅផ្ដូរដើម្បីសិទ្ធិសេរីភាពប្រជាធិបតេយ្យសម្រាប់មនុស្សជាតិគ្រប់ពូជសាសន៍រស់នៅបានសេចក្ដីសុខសន្តិភាពទាល់សព្វថ្ងៃ។ 🙏

[@REV-1]

Hey haven’t I seen you around??

[@Tha66]

@@REV-1 ប្រហែលដែរ!

[@paulfranklin4276]

Good job all

[@cptkirkp]

A little bit of a freudian slip there trudeau the word is day not dead

[@wqv5423ln]

So nice to watch something meaningful and sacrificial, rather than the self centered rainbow nonsense.

[@1anre]

Cool part of the video stops at 10:13 so you can save yourself

[@racheltse73]

Thanks for reporting

[@cleansweepit1]

You forgot to say..."the lies"

[@kateharlech2451]

There’s no comparison to an 18-19 in 1944 to what there is today. Generation Z is a total joke. They would be offended if they were asked to serve.

[@InterestedCitizen]

Fear is fear, no matter the century or age of a soldier. Gen Z is not a joke.

[@REV-1]

@@InterestedCitizengen z is a joke Get ready for gen alpha

[@InterestedCitizen]

@@REV-1 Go play with a toy, boy!

[@soonyuxiangivanqifaps5434]

Why doesnt Calgry import water from United states?

[@user-hr4gn7jk1b]

I dreams about military gosht but no war. God bless you all and God saved safe you all thank you to saved safe person and city. I give person die to Heaven and anywhere you want to come safe saved person and city thanks you and military have a life live good life and beautiful life. Thanks you

[@Chris-um3se]

Canada should have sent PIERRE POLIEVE NOT trudeau.

[@aprilgeneric8027]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Canadian Parliament gives WWII Nazi standing ovation Al Jazeera English 13.6M subscribers 437K views 8 months ago Canada’s Parliamentary speaker has apologised for honouring a Ukrainian WWII Nazi in the House of Commons. 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, an SS veteran, was dubbed a ‘Ukrainian and Canadian hero’ - before a Jewish group revealed he was a Nazi fighter.

[@freddiethompson58]

Jewish group revealed he was a Nazi fighter. Which group? Kolomoisky ,Zelensky,Nuland and their ilk who have financed Ukraine Azov Nazi battalion?

[@BDee3126]

This country has been sold.

[@carolweideman1905]

Remember that Trudeau admirer China. Is he one of the people on the list?

[@ronstephen72]

Today is the day to remember... that the Canadian parliament gave a standing ovation to an actual Nazi who fought against us during WWII.

[@soonyuxiangivanqifaps5434]

1. Why doesnt Canada built a desalination plant, you can use the unlimited supply of water from the sea and convert seawater into drinking water.

[@YuuSHiiiN]

Where's ya boi, Yaroslav Hunka? Lol!

[@vebesese5632]

My grandfather was with a Canadian contingent. They immediately started war crimes in the killing of German servicemen. I've raised this, twice, with the Canadian government, and noone has even acknowledged my communication.

[@wqv5423ln]

War is war. The Germans killed 6 million Jews.

[@htk3342]

wow

[@kimscott8176]

Trudeau gave rousing congratulations and perks to Quebec and Aboriginals for not participating.

[@korky7674]

They fought and died so Letta dicken could read to the children 🙏

[@spartak9101]

Simply send because USSR was already victorious and the west wanted a slice of the pie and glory… 😂

[@kodor1146]

Jesus, what is 4:30? Sounds terrible.

[@tomward3459]

get your facts right before reporting on Israel

[@stubby7934]

I give up on this country and society.

[@trauddien2250]

French troops in Omaha beach? I thought they surrendered to the Germans.

[@carolweideman1905]

The government at the time did but many French went to England to join other French to fight and were with the Allied troops on D-Day. Plus there was a Resistance movement in France. So your comment is a real insult to those people.

[@dlo111]

True, but it was a question not a statement. Thank you for answering them, you don't know what you don't know. 🙂

[@theadventuresofwolf5.77]

Today generation is full of 🐈🐈🐈😺

[@carolweideman1905]

I have been to the D-Day beaches in Normandy. I told my husband as we walked them that I could not see many of today's generation doing what our grandfathers and fathers did. He agreed.

[@stark-tonny]

the new evil axis has risen

[@wqv5423ln]

Who might that be ?

[@hunter5369]

Trudolf and herr freeland celebrated sending billions of our tax dollars to fund the neo Nazis in Ukraine 😂😂😂😂

[@TheHoser82]

go away russian bot.

[@freddiethompson58]

@@TheHoser82 Are you that WaffenSS hero Hunka?

[@hunter5369]

So I call it for what it is and for that you call me Russian bit 😂😂😂gfys

[@TheHoser82]

@@hunter5369 go away russian bot.

[@volklupo5133]

Shaaaaaaad Aaaaaaaaaaap Castro!!!!

[@davidsavard4925]

Will they ever tell the truth about ww2? Judea declares war on Germany in 1933! Germany never wanted war!

[@melkeeler2236]

Trudeau does not represent Canadians. We are disgusted by his presence .

[@winstonsmith935]

Now Canada is invaded.

[@williamlee297]

Russia and China made the greatest contributions and sacrifices to World War II. One defeated Germany in Europe, and the other held back the main force of the Japanese army in Asia. You only participated when both sides were tired of fighting, and robbed Russia and China of the fruits of victory.

[@georgejaymes4756]

Dont spare the smugglers blues crew..lol