Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off 2017 Canada Summer Games
WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau caused a bottleneck of athletes wanting a selfie with him as they paraded into the Bell MTS Centre during the Canada Summer Games opening ceremony in Winnipeg on Friday.
After walking into the arena holding the hand of his daughter, Ella-Grace, Trudeau sat on a stage with other dignitaries alongside the parade route featuring 2,500 athletes and team members.
As the Alberta athletes began the procession and walked by him, Trudeau first clapped, waved at them and then leaned forward and slapped some hands. Athletes then stopped to take selfie photos on their phones with the popular, young politician.
When the parade started slowing down because of the crowd gathering around Trudeau, a security person went near his spot and waved most of the athletes along. However, Trudeau continued to pose with some when the timing was right.