Topless woman chains herself to Trudeau’s office in climate protest, group says
A climate group says a topless woman chained herself to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office doorway in Ottawa in protest on Saturday, calling on the government to take immediate action to tackle the climate crisis.
Photos released by the climate action group, On-2-Ottawa, showed the woman holding a pink sign that read ‘Demand Climate Action Now!’ with pink paint splashed over the PMO’s walls. “We are here in Ottawa to demand a citizens’ assembly to address the desperate need for climate action now, not in the five to 10 years our government has slated,” said the protester in a statement released by the group. “The time for dramatic action is now, we still have time to make a difference.” The group said the woman’s protest was also aimed “to raise awareness for the upcoming caravan coming to Ottawa this August.” Read more: Trudeau urges anti-abortion PPC supporter to ‘do a little more thinking’ Video footage shot by Global News showed maintenance staff later removing the paint.
Global News reached out to the PMO for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication The woman, identified by the climate group as ‘Ever’ also disrupted the Juno Awards held in Edmonton, Alta., last month.
The Canadian Press reported she is facing a charge of mischief in connection with that disruption. Over the next several days, On-2-Ottawa organizers are planning demonstrations at Parliament Hill.
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