Prime Minister Trudeau visits Milton, promotes environmental stewardship

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used the backdrop of Milton on Friday (Sept. 2) to plant some trees and talk about the environment.

On a day spent visiting several location in Halton Region, the prime minister joined several young people at Conservation Halton’s Area 8 on Steeles Ave. to also meet with local officials and conservationists while he toured the site.

Previously, Area 8 was used as a quarry and Trudeau praised the efforts that were made to restore the site to its former green beginnings.

“What was once an industrial quarry here has been transformed into a public nature space. And when we stopped by Area 8 to commemorate its restoration, we met with local youth to talk about building a clean and healthy future – which remains a top priority for our government,” Trudeau said via social media.

Trudeau planted two trees reportedly, a poplar and an eastern white cedar.

He was expected to also meet with community groups in Oakville today.