Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cancelled his appearance at a fundraiser in Surrey, BC Tuesday night because of “safety concerns,” presumably due to protesters gathering outside the venue..The Aria Banquet & Convention Centre was hosting a $1,000 per-person Liberal Party event where Trudeau was set to give a speech, however, he opted to instead make a virtual appearance at the last minute following the arrival of more than 50 protesters chanting “Trudeau must go.”."Join us for a unique in-person event with the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau as we look at the next steps in our Liberal government's work to build a better, stronger and more resilient Canada," read the event's invite..At least six RCMP officers were present amid the protesters..The prime minister reportedly told attendees inside the building no one should be intimidated from exercising their democratic freedoms “because that’s what this country is all about.”.One day prior, the prime minister visited Kamloops to attend a residential school memorial ceremony where he was met with indigenous protesters and hecklers..“I hear your anger towards me and that’s fine, but I’d ask you to respect your elders, please," Trudeau told hecklers.
