Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at Juno Awards where Joni Mitchell will receive lifetime achievement award

By Canadian Press on March 29, 2026.

HAMILTON — Mark Carney has arrived on the Junos orange carpet.

He’s expected to attend the televised ceremony, where Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush teased they would take the stage.

Meanwhile, Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Joni Mitchell will receive a lifetime achievement award.

Mitchell was one of the earlier arrivals to the ceremony, where she’ll be celebrated with a tribute performance by Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell.

Comedian Mae Martin is hosting the broadcast, which airs on CBC.

Most of the awards were handed out at a livestreamed gala last night, where no-show Tate McRae emerged as the big winner.

The Calgary-born pop star took home four of the night’s biggest prizes, including artist of the year, single of the year for “Sports Car” and album of the year for “So Close To What,” along with pop album of the year for the same project.

The only awards left to be handed out tonight are fan choice, breakthrough artist or group, group of the year and contemporary R&B recording.