Portrait of Canada
One day. One question. One record.Pilot Project | Canada Day 2026
A coast-to-coast-to-coast portrait and voice record designed to help Canadians see each other as humans, without filter.
On Canada Day, volunteer photographers across the country create a professional portrait and record a short on-camera response to one shared question. We preserve each record with clear consent options and standards that hold up over time.
This isn’t built for the feed. It’s built to last.
// How to get involved //
Submitting the form simply starts a conversation.
Use the form to tell us how you want to take part:
Participant: be photographed and leave a short response
Photographer: volunteer on capture day
City hub / operations: scheduling, intake, file handling, metadata, QC, archiving support
Governance / advisor: finance controls, archives, privacy, fundraising, stewardship partners
Institution / partner: archive stewardship, community partnership, hosting a hub, funding support
// Documentation //
If you’re exploring governance, partnership, or stewardship, start here:
Public Overview
Consent and Privacy Options
Collaborator Brief
Board of Directors Brief
Governance and Financial Transparency
Pilot Budget
FAQ: General Public / Participants / Collaborators
FAQ: Board of Directors and Founding Chair
// Contact //
Questions are welcome.
Cedric Swaneck
Founder & Creative Director
www.portraitofcanada.ca
Learn more About Cedric.