Trudeau defends 400-person indoor rally, says it followed COVID-19 protocols – National
Liberal Chief Justin Trudeau is defending a big indoor rally he held in Brampton, Ont., saying his celebration adopted public well being tips.
Lots of of individuals surrounded the stage Tuesday night, the place he was launched by former prime minister Jean Chretien.
Supporters mobbed Trudeau on the finish of the occasion, regardless of organizers asking individuals to face in squares taped on the bottom.
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Liberal staffers stated there have been about 400 individuals in attendance and the gathering met native COVID-19 guidelines limiting indoor venues to half capability.
Trudeau says it’s vital to acknowledge that as almost 80 per cent of eligible Canadians are vaccinated, it’s more and more potential for these individuals to return to “doing the issues we love.”
The rally was additionally attended by 100-year-old former Mississauga, Ont., mayor Hazel McCallion, who stated after the occasion she didn’t agree with calling an election throughout the pandemic however nonetheless hoped Trudeau’s Liberals win a majority.
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