Junos 2016: Stars strike a pose on the red carpet

Some ofCanada's biggest musical stars were out and about on the red carpet tonight ahead of the 2016 Juno Awards.

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Two Mounties were on hand to pose with celebs at this year's Juno Awards, because Canada.Here they are with co-hosts Jon Montgomery and Jann Arden.

Here they are again with Toronto singer-songwriter Scott Helman, probably protecting him from mobs of rabid fans.

And here they are with Western Canada's greatest musical export, Nickelback.

Pop star Avril Lavigne and Nickleback frontman Chad Kroeger, the famous Canadian couple better known as Chavril, were side by side on Sunday at the 2016 Junos.

Brampton, Ont., songstress Alessia Cara lookeddownright wowed to be there.

Canada's hip-hop ambassadorKardinal Offishall showsoffhis sweet ensemble for the cameras.

YouTube sensation Jus Reign sported red lapels and aspiffy hanky to match the red carpet.

Buffy Sainte-Marie was on hand. The legendary singer-songwriter took home twoJunos at last night's non-televised event.

Remember Three Days Grace? They showed up!

Newfoundland's own Allan Doyle of Great Big Seaflashesus his pearly whites.

Electro-pop duo Milk &Bone arelooking very on fleek.

Calgary Mayor NaheedNenshi has a chuckle with Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. Neither is amusician, as far asthe CBC is aware.

Here'srecording artistAugust Rigo, left,sporting sweet shades to shieldhis eyes from the brightlight of all these Canadian stars!

Members of the Lemon Bucket Orkestra arrivewith instruments in hand. Aren't they delightful?