MPs with eclipse glasses stare at 'surreal' celestial event on Parliament Hill

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MPs with eclipse glasses stare at 'surreal' celestial event on Parliament Hill
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes in the solar eclipse from the roof of the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council building, Monday, April 8, 2024 in Ottawa.

Not even the vital business of Parliament was enough to keep MPs from slipping outside to glimpse celestial history. Dozens of elected officials, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, gathered on the Hill to crane their necks skyward. Not even the vital business of Parliament was enough to keep MPs from slipping outside to glimpse celestial history.

Justin Trudeau was spotted taking in the spectacle from the roof of the building that houses the Prime Minister's Office. Parliamentary activities were briefly suspended to allow MPs and their staff members to enjoy the partial eclipse, said Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, who smiled as he took in the sight.

"It seems like it maybe should be more exciting than what appeared," said Kwan shortly after she removed her glasses.

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