Protester who confronted Trudeau pleads not guilty to obstruction

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Brien confronted Justin Trudeau on June 23 as the prime minister was greeting citizens in a park located in his riding and said the Canadian leader “came to bother us at home.”

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“You came to speak English to us?” Brien asked Trudeau in French. “Isn’t your party next week?” he said, referring to Canada Day.

Trudeau replied: “I am home.”

Michaud said the charge of obstruction is tied to what happened after Brien made the remarks, but wouldn’t go into details.

Michaud said he will file a motion in Superior Court this week seeking to annul the bail condition preventing his client from participating in political activity.

Brien is a member of a sovereigntist political party, Michaud said, but wouldn’t say which one.

Local media reported he worked for the Bloc Quebecois.

Brien told reporters outside the courtroom, “I have the impression he is a farce, this prime minister.”

The Canadian Press