Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the arrival of the newest member of the Royal Family and future sovereign of Canada is a "delight," and that he and all Canadians offer "heartfelt congratulations to the royal couple."
On Twitter, MP Justin Trudeau said, "Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the arrival of their first son!"
And on Parliament Hill, Ottawa will recognize the birth by illuminating Peace Tower with blue light. Toronto's CN Tower will do the same, as will Niagara Falls. The landmarks will be lit blue on Monday evening.
Minister of Heritage and Official Languages Shelly Glover told the CBC's Evan Solomon "the little prince is someone we anxiously wait to see," during an
interview on Power and Politics with Evan Solomon.