2025 Annual Report
Canada Day Barrhaven Inc. Annual Report — 2025
Message from the President
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the many volunteers who make Canada Day in Barrhaven possible, I am pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report.
Canada Day in Barrhaven continues to be one of the largest community‑run Canada Day celebrations in the National Capital Region. Our event is entirely volunteer‑driven and funded through sponsorships, grants, fundraisers, and community donations. In 2025, despite rising costs and ongoing funding challenges, we successfully delivered a safe, inclusive, and family‑friendly celebration for tens of thousands of residents and visitors.
This success would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, the support of our sponsors, and the continued trust of our community partners. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, resources, and enthusiasm.
Darrell Bartraw
President, Canada Day Barrhaven Inc.
Organizational Overview
Legal Name: Canada Day Barrhaven Inc.
Status: Not‑for‑profit corporation
Location: Barrhaven, Ottawa, Ontario
Mandate:
Canada Day in Barrhaven Inc. is a community-driven, volunteer run event dedicated to fostering national pride, reflection, and unity.
Our mandate is to bring a truly Canadian celebration to our community by showcasing the richness of our land through Canadian diversity, culture, arts, heritage, official languages, and citizenship.
We are committed to inclusivity and community engagement, ensuring that the celebration reflects the voices and contributions of the people it serves.
We respectfully acknowledge that our event takes place on the unceded territory of the Algonquin and Anishinaabe Indigenous Peoples, and we aim to honor this land through recognition, respect, and reconciliation.
Mission:
The Mission of Canada Day in Barrhaven Inc. is to “reflect on what it means to be Canadian, to share what makes us proud, highlighting the richness of our land by bringing a truly Canadian celebration to our community by showcasing Canadian diversity, culture, arts, heritage, official languages and citizenship, and recognizing that the event operates on the unceded territory of the Algonquin and Anishinaabe Indigenous Peoples.”
2025 Board of Directors
Darrell Bartraw – President
John Scholman – Vice President
Charlie Cuffari – Director
Hailey Stevenson – Director
Monty Clayton – Director
2025 Executive Committee & Key Volunteers
President: Darrell Bartraw – Logistics, fundraising, grants, finances, security
Vice President: John Scholman – Logistics, volunteers, information & first aid tent
Traffic & Shuttle Buses: Charlie Cuffari
Kidz Zone, Activities & Prize Tent: Hailey Stevenson
Waste Management & Sanitation: Monty Clayton
Website: James Terhune
50/50 & Lotteries: Darrell Bartraw & Bobbie Gulati
Vendor Water & Comfort Stations: Leo Giroux
Breakfast Program: Angele Guy
Quiet Area & Baby Change Area: Heather Pennington
Flag Ceremony: Dave Cole
Kidz Zone Craft Area & Vendor Village: Stephanie Belsher
Committee Members & Partners:
Jim Doyle (Lions Club), Crystal Logan (BBIA), Andrea Steenbaker (BBIA), Jay Chadha
2025 Event Highlights
The 2025 Canada Day in Barrhaven celebration featured a full day of activities designed for residents of all ages, including:
Opening flag ceremony
Seniors and community breakfast
Live entertainment and stage programming
Kidz Zone with games, inflatables, and crafts
Vendor village and food vendors
Community information booths
Fireworks finale
Attendance again exceeded 30,000 guests, reinforcing the importance of this event as a cornerstone community celebration.
Volunteers
Canada Day in Barrhaven is entirely volunteer‑run. In 2025, hundreds of volunteers contributed thousands of hours in planning, setup, operations, and cleanup.
Their dedication allowed the organization to minimize administrative costs and direct the majority of funding toward programming, safety, and community enjoyment.
Financial Overview (Unaudited Summary)
Canada Day Barrhaven Inc. operates on a tight, event‑based budget.
Primary Revenue Sources:
Corporate sponsorships
Government grants (federal, provincial, municipal)
Fundraising activities and lotteries
Community donations
Primary Expenses:
Entertainment and staging
Fireworks
Midway and children’s activities
Security, medical services, and traffic control
Sanitation, waste management, and rentals
Total annual event costs exceeded $150,000, with careful financial oversight ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Community & Partner Support
We gratefully acknowledge the ongoing support of:
Corporate sponsors
Local businesses
Community associations
The City of Ottawa
Emergency services and safety partners
Your support makes this celebration possible.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we prepare for the 44th anniversary of Canada Day in Barrhaven, our focus remains on:
Securing sustainable funding
Expanding sponsorship opportunities
Enhancing accessibility and inclusivity
Maintaining safety and crowd management standards
We look forward to continuing this proud community tradition.
Contact Information
Canada Day Barrhaven Inc.
Barrhaven, Ottawa, Ontario
Email: darrell@canadadaybarrhaven.ca
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Board of Directors and volunteers of Canada Day Barrhaven Inc.