The Canadian Poppy Blanket.
This was initiated by Winnipegger Sheilah Lee Restall.
It’s over 60 feet in length and has more than 8,000 handmade poppies and 2,000 ribbons.
It’s on display at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
#winnipeg#poppies#RemembranceDay
#HappyCanadaDay 🇨🇦! As we celebrate our centennial year, we're thrilled to bring the #ParadeInTheSky to you in Ottawa and around the world on our livestream. Wherever you are and however you're celebrating, we're grateful to share this special day with you! #RCAF100
Yesterday marked a significant moment as we bid farewell to esteemed Honorary Colonel Loreena McKennitt and welcomed HCol Renee van Kessel as the new HCol of the RCAF.
1/ Just returned from a productive visit to Ukraine, where I met with @LGaladza, @cinc_afu, @AShevch, and Ukraine soldiers to hear about their experiences as they continue to face brutal Russian aggression.