Saskatchewan Roughriders hold practice on grass in front of Parliament building
It’s not every day a CFL quarterback gets to call a play sending the prime minister downfield.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders held their workout Tuesday on the lush grass of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise appearance at the session, speaking to the team, posing for pictures with a host of players. He even ran a pass pattern.
“I never imagined practising in front of Parliament,” Riders slotback Rob Bagg said. “Even more, on top of that having the Prime Minister Mr. Trudeau come out and not only speak to us for a brief moment but also run a skinny post and try and catch a go ball.
“It just feels like you’re getting to do something not many people do. I mean we’re out here practising on a beautiful fall day in front of Parliament. When you sign up for the CFL it’s not exactly what you have in mind so it was definitely a special moment . . . it was pretty cool.”