Canada PoliticsTwitter reacts to Justin Trudeau being heckled at Young Workers’ Summit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was greeted with hostility from some attendants of the Young Workers’ Summit on Tuesday morning.
Frustration over precarious work and the Trans Pacific trade deal was top of mind for many of the young labour activists, the Canadian Press reported, leading some to turn their backs on the prime minister.
Minister of Youth, Justin Trudeau, addresses #YWS2016. Members in the crowd call out:“Stop the TPP!”, “Keep Your Promises”! #canpoli #canlab pic.twitter.com/XU7Bsdt4T4
— Casey Oraa (@caseyoraa)
#YWS2016 I see delegates took my session on effectively lobbying politicians to heart. 😬😅
❤️✊https://t.co/BdHfhQmL0p— Kent (@SameOldKent)
As Trudeau starts his finishing remarks, chants break out of “Keep your promises!” #YWS2016 #canlab pic.twitter.com/EZfme25iwY
— Casey Oraa (@caseyoraa)
Another delegate raised concerns for the thousands of federal workers waiting on paycheques after the Phoenix payroll system malfunctioned.
Super proud of my sister @laurbaert @ciu_sdi “@NoLore: "When the hell are we going to get paid? #yws2016 pic.twitter.com/CX385CgFrX”
— Brea Lewis (@Brea_Lewis)
The fiery demonstrations were praised on social media by fellow attendants, some of whom chastised the PM for his reaction.
As young worker & union member, I stand w/ young workers who turned backs on #Trudeau. Labour agitators not politicians #cdnpoli #yws2016
— Harsha Walia (@HarshaWalia)
#Trudeau has gall to reprimand young workers who challenged him. He is owed no deferenece or respect unless he earns it #cdnpoli #yws2016
— Harsha Walia (@HarshaWalia)
Shameful that @CanadianLabour’s Prez @hassan_yussuff shushed youth, told them to ‘be respectful’ of Trudeau at Young Workers Summit #yws2016
— DK Sawyer (@Mental_Radio)
But not all in attendance were happy with the demonstration, preferring to take a more collegial tone.
@cmaconthehill @JustinTrudeau #yws2016 I attended this summit. The complete lack of respect shown to the office of the PM was disgusting.
— Kris Wilkins (@WilkinsKris)
Thank you PM Trudeau foe coming to the #yws2016 Please keep Young Workers in ming the next three years pic.twitter.com/Y1NQf7H1fa
— Brian Jackson (@brianjackson288)
The demonstration caught the attention of people beyond the summit, some of whom noted this could mark a changed attitude toward Trudeau.
Big respect for the young workers who turned their backs on Trudeau today, and who were arrested yesterday. The free ride is over. #yws2016 https://t.co/MAhW5h4tFg
— Naomi Klein (@NaomiAKlein)
He’s all smiles when they’re lining up for selfies, but when the going gets tough? https://t.co/uMyjI29zE0
— James McLaren (@JamesHMcLaren)
