Thousands of veterans, military personnel and their supporters gathered at Canada's National War Memorial in Ottawa to remember those who have fought and died to protect this country and its freedoms.

Crowds gathered in Ottawa and eastern Ontario on Monday to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of Canada.

Remembrance Day, which is held every Nov. 11 to honour those who have served and are serving in the military, falls on a Monday this year.It's a national holiday, but Ontario and Quebec have not made it a provincial holiday.

An Ottawa high school principal has apologized for playing an Arabic song about peace during a Remembrance Day ceremony after facing swift backlash from critics calling it inappropriate and hurtful to members of the Jewish community.

Ten-year-old Beatrice Desjardins was among those who attended Monday’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial, the bright red poppy over her heart contrasting sharply with the blue of her winter jacket.

Canadians are set to gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools and homes to stand in honour of armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day will be observed on Monday,

Canadian veterans, family members, senior politicians and officials will gather in Ottawa on Monday morning to mark Remembrance Day during a year that includes several important anniversaries.