Plenty of people wait for their photo opportunities with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he moves through the crowd, stopping only for seconds for quick pictures. (Nathalie Sturgeon/CBC )Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a swift 35-minute visit to New Brunswick's capital today, he shook hands, took selfies and autographed flags for children at Jeux de l'Acadie.
He was escorted through hundreds of people all trying to get their hands on Trudeau for a lifetime memento.
Trudeau later made a stop in Grand-Bay Westfield for an ice cream social and will return home to Ottawa tonight.
Some participants in the Jeux de L'Acadie say they were glad to see the prime minister show such an interest in youth. (Nathalie Sturgeon/CBC )
This young participant gets Trudeau to sign her flag. (Nathalie Sturgeon/CBC)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as he spends about 35 minutes at École Sainte-Anne on Thursday, greeting and taking selfies with the young athletes at the Jeux de l'Acadie. (Nathalie Sturgeon/CBC )
Matt DeCourcey, the Fredericton MP, keeps to the prime minister's side during the short visit to the city. (Nathalie Sturgeon/CBC )
Kids pull out their cellphones and iPads to capture their moment with Trudeau captured. (Nathalie Sturgeon/CBC )
Zephyr Tomlin, who got his pass for the games signed by Justin Trudeau, says he'll be keeping it forever. (Nathalie Sturgeon/CBC )
