Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland laid out her case Sunday to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and take on U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, positioning herself as “a battle-tested leader with the scars to prove it.”
But her message was repeatedly drowned out by pro-Palestinian protesters in the crowd who shouted down Freeland with calls of “genocide supporter” and loud banging.
At least a dozen hecklers were escorted out, according to reporters in the room, delaying her speech multiple times.
Once she got back on track, Freeland pitched herself as a veteran negotiator and leader with eyes on the Canadian economy.
WATCH | Watch as several protesters disrupt Freeland liberal leadership launch event During a news conference in Toronto on Sunday, as former deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland launched her bid to become the next Liberal Party leader of Canada several protesters interrupted her speech and were removed …