From BBC News with titled “Justin Trudeau hit by stones on campaign trail.”that Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada has been hit by gravel thrown by protesters during a campaign stop. He was not injured by the incident . According to a reporter with Canada's CTV National News, two people travelling on a media bus were also hit by the gravel, although they were not injured.
Justin Trudeau called a snap election in mid-August, in the hope of gaining a majority government for his left-of-centre Liberal party. But his campaign has been disrupted by demonstrations against Covid-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions. Just over a week ago, the prime minister was forced to cancel an election rally after a crowd of angry protesters ambushed the event.Erin O'Toole, the leader of the opposition Conservative Party, described the incident as "disgusting". He tweeted that “Political violence is never justified and our media must be free from intimidation, harassment, and violence," .
Justin Trudeau's plans for vaccine mandates have become a key issue ahead of the 20 September election.Last month, the canadian government announced that all civil servants - including workers in federally regulated sectors, like rail - must be vaccinated by the end of October or risk losing their jobs.Commercial air, cruise and interprovincial train passengers must also be vaccinated to travel.Canada has one of the highest Covid vaccination rates in the world.
