Safety concerns force Trudeau to cancel fundraiser appearance in BC (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had to cancel an in-person appearance at a fundraiser in Surrey, BC, over “safety concerns.”

The Liberal Party of Canada tells Daily Hive that the event last night went ahead with Trudeau attending virtually due to safety concerns.

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In an email to Daily Hive, RCMP say, “At approximately 4:40 p.m. there was a small group of protestors outside of the banquet hall gates. The number of protestors continued to grow in size and included with the protest were several cars, larger trucks, and vehicles towing trailers that were travelling in a convoy style loop around the roadway.  Due the size and composition of the protest group and for the safety of everyone in attendance, a decision was made that it was not safe for the Prime Minister to attend the location.”

Videos on social media show protesters gathered outside the Aria Banquet & Convention Centre in Surrey.

Protest at Trudeau’s scheduled fundraiser in Surrey, BC on May 24. pic.twitter.com/bL4duzIa3u

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Many were chanting, “Trudeau Must Go” while there were also reports about racist chants coming from some members of the crowd as well.

“Everyone participating in our democracy should feel safe and respected, and the safety of our supporters and guests will always be the Liberal Party of Canada’s top priority. Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party will continue to engage with Canadians and share our positive plan to build a better country for everyone,” reads the statement from the Liberal Party of Canada.

Mounties say police remained on site to ensure the safety of all parties involved and “for security reasons, the RCMP doesn’t comment on specifics when it comes to security measures afforded to the Prime Minister.”

Trudeau has been in BC this week, visiting Kamloops and making an announcement along with the premier of British Columbia, John Horgan, about the 2025 Invictus Games.