Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Port Coquitlam last week to spread some holiday cheer.
On Friday, Feb. 13, the Liberal leader was at RJ Kent - The Residences to glad-hand with seniors at their Christmas meal, as well as at Terry Fox Secondary for a run in honour of the national hero.
Trudeau, who was accompanied by Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon on the surprise visits, also spent an hour at Patina Brewing Co., where he bought a six-pack of Patina’s collaboration beer with the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation and a four-pack of the brewery’s hazy IPA.
“He was friendly, curious and genuinely interested in our business,” said Sarah Harbord, Patina’s operations director, in a news release.
“He took the time to speak with our team and customers, and his questions showed a real understanding of what small businesses like ours mean to the community.”
Harbord said the prime minister’s visit coincides with Patina’s matching program on Goods and Services Tax (GST): Until Feb. 15, 2025, the brewery is doubling Ottawa’s GST cut to give patrons 10 per cent off of every purchase.
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