Carney, MPs raise Pride Flag on Parliament Hill

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“For those of us who are now living freely, may it also be a reminder of the responsibilities that come with that freedom,” he said.

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“To defend them against those who would diminish them, and to keep building a better, more just, more inclusive Canada. Open to welcoming who we all are and open to all that we can be.”

In its fall budget, the government committed $7.5 million over five years, with $1.5 million ongoing, toward security for Pride festivals across the country.

Carney said he was looking forward to participating in Pride parades later this month.

Carney was interrupted twice by pro-Palestinian protesters during his remarks, with one shouting that Carney was “committing genocide.”

“That’s not true,” Carney replied in French, adding that the day was a day for celebration.

Demonstrations on Parliament Hill require a permit. It’s not clear if the protesters, who carried protest signs, had the necessary permit.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2026.

The Canadian Press staff