Without mentioning his successor by name, former U.S. president Barack Obama told a sold-out Winnipeg crowd he wasn't sure his country has the leadership to resist troubles like a major recession. A chipper, often humourous, Obama spent 65 minutes answering questions on the first stop of his Canadian speaking tour, "A Conversation with President Barack Obama," which was sponsored by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. "It's a great day to be in Winnipeg," Obama said triumphantly, as he reclined on his armchair. An engaging Barack Obama speaks to a sold-out crowd during a 65-minute question and answer session at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg. Obama wasn't afraid of someone other than him being the smartest in the room, he said.

Source: CBC News March 05, 2019 04:30 UTC