Joni Mitchell was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th Annual Juno Awards, held at the brand-new TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, with Prime Minister Mark Carney presenting the award in a moment that felt genuinely significant for Canadian music. Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell delivered a medley of Mitchell’s songs as a tribute, and by all accounts it landed exactly as it should. Mitchell appeared onstage, visibly moved and clearly delighted, capping an evening that also featured Nelly Furtado’s induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and performances from Arkells, The Beaches, Daniel Caesar, William Prince, and more, all hosted by Mae Martin. This was Canada’s biggest night in music living up to its name.