Trudeau condemns violence at anti-racism protests in Montreal, says it detracts from ‘very real issues’ country faces

'I hear you when you say you are anxious and angry, and you say this brings back painful experiences of racism that you’ve faced. I want you to know that I’m listening, and that your government will always stand with you,' the prime minister says, addressing 'young Black Canadians.'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'we need to continue to make sure that peaceful protests are always able to happen.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

June 1, 2020

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denounced the actions of some protesters responsible for disrupting what had largely been a peaceful demonstration against anti-Black racism in Montreal over the weekend. Thousands of Canadians held...

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