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Justin Trudeau Just Responded To The Weeknd's Historic Super Bowl Performance

"Hope you heard all the cheers from back home." 🇨🇦🤩
Managing Editor, Canada

From one Canadian to another! The prime minister has taken to Twitter to share his well-wishes after The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance on Sunday night.

Tagging the Toronto-born singer in his message, Justin Trudeau congratulated him for “rocking the world’s biggest stage” during the Super Bowl on February 7, 2021.

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It was a historic performance for The Weeknd, whose off-stage name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, as he’s the first Canadian to ever headline a solo Super Bowl halftime show. 

Canada's PM acknowledged the achievement, adding, “Hope you heard all the cheers from back home.”

It was a sentiment backed up by several leading Canadian politicians, including NDP leader Jagmeet Singh who described the show as an example of “Canadian excellence.”

Toronto Mayor John Tory also got involved in the love-fest, tweeting, “From Scarborough all the way to the world’s biggest stage. Making Toronto proud.”

In true Super Bowl style, the halftime show was pretty extra and reportedly cost around $7 million to produce.

It included a selection of the star’s most famous songs, including "Can't Feel My Face," "The Hills," "Earned It," and "Blinding Lights," among others. 

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      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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