Trudeau coming to town

Son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to lecture at Okanagan College

  • Jan. 11, 2012 5:00 a.m.

A familiar name in Canadian politics is coming to Vernon.

Justin Trudeau, a Montreal MP and son of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau, will take part in a public event Jan. 21.

“Mr. Trudeau will attend a public luncheon at Okanagan College which will include Mr. Trudeau  engaging with the public,” said Dianne Perrier, with the Okanagan-Shuswap Liberal Association.

The topic will be what the future holds for youth in Canada.

The public is welcome to arrive at 11:30 a.m., with the event running from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Other activities are also going on within the party.

Seven members of the riding will attend a convention in Ottawa from Friday to Sunday.

 

Vernon Morning Star