PIC: Justin Trudeau Runs Five-kilometre Course With Military Members At B.C. Naval Base

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Mar, 2017 11:27 AM

ESQUIMALT, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau started his visit to British Columbia today with a morning run alongside members of the military on a naval base in Victoria.

Trudeau and about 300 members of CFB Esquimalt ran five kilometres on a winding and hilly course through the base, which is home to Canada's Pacific naval fleet.

Trudeau's itinerary has him touring the base before a meeting with Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps.

He is scheduled to meet B.C. Premier Christy Clark later in Vancouver.

We’ve landed in Victoria to start a busy two days in BC – working to grow the economy & strengthen the middle class for people in BC.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 2, 2017

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