Justin Trudeau to be the first PM to attend Pride Parade
Toronto: For the first time in history, the organisers of the Pride Toronto fest announced that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be participating in the event.
Mathieu Chantelois, the executive director of Pride Toronto expressed his delight about Trudeau attending the event, adding, 'It is a big news in Canada. Not only is Trudeau the sexist politician alive, but he would be the first one to participate in the event.'
Trudeau also took to Twitter to express his excitement. "Very much look forward to being there again, this time as PM.", tweeted Trudeau.
Very much look forward to being there again, this time as PM. #PrideTO https://t.co/cz5gBLZNyD
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 22, 2016
The event is scheduled to take place on July 3, 2016. Akin to previous march in Vancouver, Trudeau will participate in the LGBT parade, but this time as a Prime Minister.
We’re delighted to announce that @JustinTrudeau will be the first Prime Minister in history to attend #PrideTO! pic.twitter.com/PbAu4KAyRS
— Pride Toronto (@PrideToronto) February 22, 2016