Posted 3/4/2024, 1:40:25 AM
Pro-Palestinian Protest Leads to Cancellation of Trudeau-Meloni Dinner in Toronto
- Protest with 400 pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked entrances to Toronto art gallery, leading to cancellation of dinner for PM Trudeau and Italian PM Meloni
- Police reviewing events but no arrests made; say they did not recommend cancelling event
- Trudeau and Meloni met earlier in day and agreed to strengthen cooperation between Canada and Italy
- Invited guests had trouble entering venue and were eventually escorted inside, told not to leave until after cancellation
- Automotive industry rep disappointed police "outmaneuvered" by protesters and disruptive tactics likely to hurt sympathy for cause