Diplomatic Circles

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of the Ottawa bubble.

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Feature

BY NEIL MOSS

July 7, 2025

A trade war and annexation threats didn’t keep MPs and Senators—including those in the government benches—from taking in Fourth of July festivities at the United States ambassador’s Lornado residence.

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