Prime Minister Mark Carney has been added to the prestigious list of guests attending the Juno Awards. Carney will be making his debut appearance at the event held at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on Sunday evening. Other notable figures expected at the ceremony include Joni Mitchell, who will be honored with a lifetime achievement award, and Nelly Furtado, who is set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
A special tribute for Mitchell will be performed by Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell, while Alessia Cara, Jully Black, Shawn Desman, and Tanya Tagaq will come together for a celebratory performance honoring Furtado’s musical contributions. Despite leading nominations, artists like Justin Bieber, Tate McRae, and The Weeknd are not anticipated to be in attendance.
The Juno Awards, hosted by comedian-turned-musician Mae Martin, will be broadcast on CBC TV, CBC Gem, and other CBC platforms at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday.