Trudeau Accused of ‘Callousness’ for Heading to Tofino Instead of Reconciliation Events

Trudeau Accused of ‘Callousness’ for Heading to Tofino Instead of Reconciliation Events
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media as he visits a vaccine clinic in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash Friday over his decision to fly to British Columbia to spend time with his family on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) said it is shocked that Trudeau “ducked out entirely” from a national day set aside to reflect on the legacy of residential schools.