Trudeau criticized for taking family Tofino trip on first Truth and Reconciliation Day (update)

By Rogers Sports & Media

Posted Sep 30, 2021 08:48:00 PM.

As the country marks its first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Tofino spending time with his family.

Despite his schedule initially saying he's in private meetings in Ottawa, his office confirmed he will be on Vancouver Island for a few days.

A request has been made by 570 NEWS to confirm if it's for a vacation, but a response was not immediately sent. 

His whereabouts are receiving harsh criticism; however, the PM's office says this trip is “following his participation in [Wednesday] night's ceremony.”

Trudeau's office says he will be speaking with residential school survivors from across the country Thursday.

The Tk'emlups te Secwépemc say they've invited the Prime Minister to visit twice, but he still hasn't.

The PMO says they've updated his schedule to reflect where he is Thursday.

With files from Sonia Aslam from NEWS 1130 and Erin Anderson from 570 NEWS

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