Trudeau returns to northern Ont. following Liberal cabinet retreat
Following the Liberal’s cabinet retreat in Halifax, N.S., where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed his plan to stay on as leader of the party and did not announce any shuffling of cabinet ministers, the prime minister appeared in Sault Ste Marie, Ont., on Thursday afternoon.
He visited with local transit workers and toured their garage. The prime minister talked with workers about federal investment in municipal public transit and increasing ridership.
During his visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on August 29, 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the city's transit facility, spoke with the mayor, transit staff and other city officials and took photos. (Matthew Shoemaker/Facebook)Trudeau was joined by Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan and Sault Mayor Matthew Shoemaker as he shook hands and took photos with locals at the facility.
Earlier this month, prior to the retreat, the Liberal leader visited Greater Sudbury, Ont., for a provincial caucus meeting.
CTVNorthernOntario.ca will have more updates on the prime minister’s northern visit as it continues.
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