Ottawa, June 6 (TIWN) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an appearance at an anti-racism protest on Parliament Hill here, showing up unannounced to hear speeches from activists demanding fairer treatment from police for minorities.

The African-American man died while in police custody on May 25, while all four officers at the scene now face charges.  Trudeau tried to blend into the crowd on Friday, but TV cameras and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police security detail made his presence known to the roughly 4,000 activists gathered around the Centennial Flame on the lawn at Parliament Hill.  Trudeau told his security detail to stop pushing people as he made his way closer to the stage where the speakers were addressing the crowd. 

The Prime Minister initially was met with chants of "Stand up to Trump" and "Go away" from some in the crowd.  The Trump chant was a reference to the Prime Minister's reluctance to condemn US President Donald Trump by name over his handling of the protests.