Opposition leaders accused Trudeau of ‘hypocrisy’. It quoted him as saying, “That is not the best place for the prime minister, or for me, to be. It also noted that Trudeau shook hands with some of the protestors “something public health officials have warned against.”Trudeau defended his action at his daily media briefing on the coronavirus crisis, saying the “right balance” was required between the right to protest and public health measures. Social gatherings in Ontario are capped at five persons, though that limit will be doubled on June 12. Over 7,800 deaths have been reported in total and more than 96000 persons infected so far.

Source: Hindustan Times June 09, 2020 02:55 UTC