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Obama casually dines out with Trudeau

Discuss commitment to developing the next generation of leaders

News Desk June 08, 2017

In this image courtesy of the Prime Minister s Office, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau (R) meets with former US President Barack Obama at Liverpool House in Montreal for dinner on June 6, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

During his first post-presidency visit to Canada, former US president Barack Obama and incumbent Canadian Prime Minister casually dined out at a Montreal restaurant on Tuesday night.

The two were seen having a lively dinner date at Liverpool, in the trendy area of Griffintown.

How do we get young leaders to take action in their communities? Thanks @BarackObama for your visit & insights tonight in my hometown. pic.twitter.com/EwJXPEkN3w
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 7, 2017

Tonight in Montreal, @BarackObama and @JustinTrudeau discussed their shared commitment to developing the next generation of leaders. pic.twitter.com/170ze83igl
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 7, 2017

People started tweeting and complimenting the pair on the choice of their restaurant as well:

After the White House, Obama 'captive to selfies'

https://twitter.com/lesleychestrman/status/872263775679893505

President Barack Obama & Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are having dinner in St-Henri tonight. pic.twitter.com/tvMQhZNLd0
— Domenic Fazioli (@DomenicFazioli) June 7, 2017

Obama-Trudeau dinner in Montreal is over! pic.twitter.com/StnFvS3O7U
— Genevieve Beauchemin (@CTVBeauchemin) June 7, 2017

One user even lambasted out at Donald Trump:

Oh look Trump was there too. pic.twitter.com/j2qstkizOl
— Bradford Pearson (@BradfordPearson) June 7, 2017

According to ABC News, the two were having a discussion about developing the next generation of leaders.

Earlier that day, Obama gave a speech at Palais de Congrès and spoke about the “temporary absence in leadership” in the US right now.