Remembrance Day in Canada was more than just a controversy this year. As the clock struck 11 this morning, millions of Canadians across the country took a moment of silence to honour those who have fought and died for our country.

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Despite the day's snowfall, groups congregated at war memorials in cities and small towns across the country.

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Residents left poppies — which have had their fair share of controversy this year — along with flowers, wreaths and hand-crafted mementos.

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Veterans and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces appeared in uniform to show their respect.

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And kids at schools and sports centres wore their poppies with pride.

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And to take a moment to remember their fallen comrades.

A sizeable crowd showed up for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Toronto #CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay2019 #Toronto #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/WB0TXRHkJy

— blogTO (@blogTO) November 11, 2019

This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the 101st anniversary of the end of World War I.