Posted 3/3/2024, 10:37:07 PM
Protest Forces Cancellation of PM Reception for Visiting Italian Leader
- Protesters blocked entrances to the reception hosted by PM Trudeau for Italian PM Meloni, prompting cancellation
- Trudeau and Meloni were unable to enter venue despite police securing access for them
- Police statement said they did not recommend cancelling event and guests were inside
- 400 protesters gathered outside, no injuries or arrests; police reviewing if illegal activity occurred
- Liberal MP Mendicino called for police enforcement, said protesters were antisemitic and made attendees feel unsafe