Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Winnipeg today, weeks before a federal byelection will be held in the city.
The prime minister made a surprise appearance at Folklorama Monday night, attending the Filipino pavilion at R.B. Russell Vocational School.
A byelection in the city’s Elmwood-Transcona riding will be held Sept. 16 to replace New Democrat Daniel Blaikie, who announced earlier this year he was resigning the seat.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets members of the audience at the Folklorama Filipino Pavilion in Winnipeg, Monday, at R.B. Russell Vocational School. (David Lipnowski / The Canadian Press)
Ian MacIntyre, a retired teacher and union leader, will run for the federal Liberal Party in Elmwood–Transcona.
The Conservative candidate in the byelection is Colin Reynolds and the NDP candidate is Leila Dance.