won the most awards at the event The majority of the awards were presented on March 28 during the Juno Awards Gala, which was co-hosted by
Damhnait Doyle and
Odario Williams and featured performances by
Isabella Lovestory,
Saya Gray, and
Fredz. Williams also served as the announcer for the main ceremony.
Special awards received the Lifetime Achievement award Special award recipients included
Joni Mitchell receiving the Lifetime Achievement award, and
Daniel Caesar receiving the
Juno International Achievement Award. The
Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award was presented to Sandy Pandya of ArtHaus, Vinny Cinquemani of Paquin Entertainment and
Alexander Mair of
Attic Records, consisting of the songs "
A Case of You" and "
Both Sides, Now", with
Luke Doucet and
Melissa McClelland performing as part of the backing band. The set transitioned into "
Big Yellow Taxi", with Mitchell and
Jully Black joining on some vocals. A Furtado tribute set was performed by
Alessia Cara,
Jully Black,
Shawn Desman and
Tanya Tagaq. Special "surprise" guests for the Furtado performance, unnanounced in advance, were
Lido Pimienta and
Kardinal Offishall. Other performers included MICO,
Sofia Camara,
Cameron Whitcomb and
Daniel Caesar, as well as an unannounced performance by
Rush, in their first-ever live performance with
Anika Nilles on drums, to open the show.
Presenters •
Mustafa the Poet – presented International Achievement Award and introduced Daniel Caesar •
Renata Fast and
Sarah Nurse – presented Group of the Year •
Billy Talent – presented Contemporary R&B/Soul Recording of the Year •
Arkells – presented MusiCounts Teacher of the Year •
Drake – introduced Nelly Furtado •
Begonia and
Melanie Fiona – presented Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year •
Majid Jordan – presented Fan Choice Award •
Mark Carney – presented Canadian Music Hall of Fame and introduced Joni Mitchell ==Winners and nominees==