Trudeau says he expects Montreal rioters to be 'pursued and punished'

'There is never any room for antisemitism, for hatred, discrimination, for violence,' addressing the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Montreal

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday called violent protests that took place outside a NATO meeting days prior “absolutely unacceptable” and said he expects the perpetrators to face consequences.

“As a democracy, as a country that will always defend freedom of speech, it’s important for people to be able to go out and protest and express their anger, their disagreements in free and comfortable ways. But there is never any room for antisemitism, for hatred, discrimination, for violence,” said Trudeau addressing the NATO Parliamentary Assembly that has been meeting in the city, prompting applause from the room.