Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took in the sights, sounds and, hopefully, some of the flavours of the Richmond Night Market on Saturday as he toured parts of B.C. for the long weekend.
Trudeau, who had been vacationing with his family in Tofino last week, visited the market for the first time “to help celebrate our B.C. Day long weekend and sample some of our delicious food offerings at the International Food Fair and Summer Seafood Festival,” according to a Richmond Night Market press release.
Along with enjoying photo opportunities in the night market’s crowd, the prime minister also gave a brief speech, highlighting the B.C. Day long weekend and Food Day Canada.
“As you go around these stalls, just know that as you’re sampling dim sum and sticky buns and food from all around the world, know that you are eating Canadian food because Canada is a country that draws together people from all over the world,” Trudeau said in his speech.
I challenge @JustinTrudeau to go up on stage at the Richmond Night Market and tell the crowd "I legalized Marijuana". #WelcomeToRichmond
— Alice Wong (@AliceWongCanada) August 4, 2018
Great time last night at the Richmond Night Market - it’s opened all weekend long to celebrate BC Day so be sure to stop by if you are in the area! For more information, check out their website: https://t.co/S6fQ8EYm12 pic.twitter.com/jTJTRKVJBS
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) August 5, 2018
Celebrating the long weekend in BC with @justintrudeau and #TeamTrudeau at the Richmond Night Market. Loved exploring Delta's neighbouring city and sampling some amazing international cuisine. pic.twitter.com/Whv46K7qMV
— Carla Qualtrough (@CQualtro) August 5, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke at the Richmond Night Market yesterday in British Columbia. pic.twitter.com/AujLlDUv36
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) August 5, 2018
