Analysis
During the annual Calgary Stampede, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended as usual, despite often receiving a lukewarm reception at the event. The Stampede, which brings in over one million visitors every year for the rodeo and midway, attracts politicians from all parties. This year’s Stampede featured controversial moments, such as pictures of Premier Danielle Smith and federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre posing with a man wearing a “straight pride” shirt. On a lighter note, a video of Trudeau struggling to flip a pancake at a Stampede breakfast became popular online. However, amidst the online outrage and amusement over politicians’ mishaps, an important meeting took place between Trudeau and Smith, their first since her United Conservative Party narrowly won re-election in May.