China News Service, Toronto, January 8th (Reporter Yu Ruidong) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his stance on the recent violent demonstrations in the U.S. Congress in Ottawa on January 8. Attacks on democracy by violent rioters instigated by the current president and other politicians".

　　At a press conference in front of his official residence, Trudeau proactively mentioned the incident of the demonstrators' impact on the U.S. Congress at the beginning, and rarely criticized the current U.S. president.

"This incident is shocking, deeply disturbing, and sad." He said, "Violence has no place in our society. Extremists will not overthrow the will of the people."

　　He said that what happened in the United States reminded people that democracy is not "automatic (produced)" and no one should take it for granted.

　　Trudeau said that the words spoken by political leaders will directly affect people's behavior and affect various institutions.

Before this "terrible" incident, everyone heard what the President of the United States said.

He said that Canada is not immune to such situations.

"We will continue to be extremely vigilant, remembering that as leaders and politicians, our choices have consequences."

　　On the day the U.S. Congress was attacked by demonstrators on January 6, Trudeau expressed concern and "unease" about the situation in media interviews and online social platforms, and said that violence cannot overthrow public opinion.

　　The United States is Canada's largest trading partner, and Canada and the United States are each other's largest export markets.

Canada regards the United States as its most important ally and defense partner.

　　After Trump assumed the presidency of the United States in early 2017, he called for the overthrow of the 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement.

After many rounds of negotiations, the renegotiated US-Mexico-Canada agreement between the three countries formally took effect in July last year.

Trump also imposed tariffs on Canadian cork, steel and aluminum products, triggering a backlash from Canada.

In June 2018, Trump left early at the G7 summit hosted by Canada, and instructed the U.S. representative not to sign the communiqué, and even criticized Trudeau for "dishonest and weak" on social media.

Trump has not paid a state visit to Canada during his tenure to date.

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