Trinto Denounces Canadian Official Who Attended Russia Day Celebration National
“Obviously, it is completely unacceptable for any Canadian representative to be at this event,” Trinto said during a question-and-answer session on Tuesday. “It should never have happened and we denounce it diligently.” Jasmine Heinbecker, Deputy Chief of Mission for World Politics, attended the event on Friday, along with representatives from Egypt, Pakistan and some African countries. The Globe and Mail initially reported the presence. Read more: ‘Unacceptable’ for Canadian official to attend Russia Day celebration: Joly Trinto’s answer came after interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen asked him why the government would send a representative “to their enemy’s house to enjoy champagne and caviar”....