Canada, Italy leaders cancel Toronto event for security reasons

Police stand guard outside an event where Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was supposed to meet with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau but it was cancelled due to protestors outside, at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 2, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio Purchase Licensing Rights

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday canceled a joint visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto for security reasons, according to a Canadian spokesperson.
Two groups of protesters, one against Trudeau’s government and another of pro-Palestinian protesters, had gathered outside the gallery. There were also numerous police.
Jenna Ghassabeh, a spokesperson for Trudeau’s office, confirmed the event was called off for security reasons but referred questions to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which had no immediate comment.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/canada-italy-leaders-cancel-toronto-event-security-reasons-2024-03-03/

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