Prime Minister Carney plans to attend Sunday's Juno Awards

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce in Halifax on Friday, March 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Add another star to the Junos guest list: Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The prime minister will make his Junos debut at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on Sunday evening.

Also due at the ceremony are Joni Mitchell, who will receive a lifetime achievement award, and Nelly Furtado, who is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will perform a tribute for Mitchell, while Alessia Cara, Jully Black, Shawn Desman and Tanya Tagaq will collaborate on a celebration of Furtado’s music.

Leading nominees including Justin Bieber, Tate McRae and The Weeknd are not expected to attend.

The Junos, hosted by comedian-turned-musician Mae Martin, will air on CBC TV, CBC Gem and other CBC platforms at 8 p.m. Eastern on Sunday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 28, 2026.

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