Trudeau event in Mississauga disrupted by a protest
Published September 28, 2024 at 4:30 pm
A Liberal Party fundraiser with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MP Shafqat Ali in attendance was met by a large crowd of protesters outside a banquet hall in Mississauga on Friday evening.
The event, reportedly priced at $1,500 per ticket, drew vocal opposition from pro-Palestinian protesters, who were critical of the Canadian government’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Videos shared on social media by political satirist Caryma Sa’d show protesters confronting attendees and shouting slogans like “They’re killing children” and “Shame on you” as people entered the venue.
Young family heads towards plaza where “An Evening with Justin Trudeau” Liberal party fundraiser is being held.
Protesters shout “You support the murder of children” and “They’re killing children” at children.#cdnpoli #Malton #Mississauga #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/ue9sfL24O9
— Caryma Sa’d – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) September 28, 2024
Some protesters also directed comments such as “Go back to your country” at a couple that were making their way to the banquet hall.
Protester tells couple exiting plaza where Liberal party fundraiser was held, “Go back to your country!”
The event featured Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MP Shafqat Ali, and tickets were $1500 each.#cdnpoli #Malton #Mississauga #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/n0x9SiS3sc
— Caryma Sa’d – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) September 28, 2024
Videos
At one point, tensions escalated as protesters confronted Peel Regional Police officers while attempting to block Trudeau’s entrance to the event.
One video seems to show law enforcement involved in managing the situation, though Peel police have not provided an official comment regarding the altercation.
Police get into formation to block protesters from approaching cars outside “An Evening with Justin Trudeau” Liberal party fundraiser.
The Prime Minister is expected to arrive shortly. #cdnpoli #Malton #Mississauga #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/3BmfO6vphN
— Caryma Sa’d – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) September 27, 2024
A chain of protesters can be seen sitting along the entrance, blocking vehicles from entering the venue.
Protesters sit on the road to block vehicles outside Liberal party fundraiser.
My videographer breaks the bad news that only Justin Trudeau got the benefit of proactive policing.
In the background, a few protesters engage in unobtrusive salah (Islamic prayer). #cdnpoli… pic.twitter.com/lFwyyHURMz
— Caryma Sa’d – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) September 28, 2024
Police reportedly struggled to clear the way for the vehicle carrying Prime Minister Trudeau on their first attempt due to the large crowd of protesters blocking the entrance.
Police push protesters away from driveway to make space for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s convoy.
The nation’s top politician was not able to access his own fundraiser on the first attempt. #cdnpoli #Malton #Mississauga #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/165v7mUsym
— Caryma Sa’d – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) September 27, 2024
As of now, officials have not commented on the incident or confirmed the authenticity of the $1,500 ticket pricing reported through social media posts.
In addition, authorities have not reported any injuries or arrests from the protest despite videos circulating online showing several heated exchanges between protesters and attendees.
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