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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry Dance in a Montreal Home Hardware to Boost Xav Trudeau’s New Single
8/19/2026, 7:50:53 PM
Viral Store-Aisle Promotion
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry appeared together in a Home Hardware store on St-Laurent St. in Montreal’s Little Portugal. Perry, filming, head-bobs and jumps beside him. The clip was shared over the weekend and quickly went viral.
Background: Xav’s Emerging Music Career
Xavier Trudeau, who releases music under the name Xav, launched his career last year and has previously featured his father in promotional Instagram videos. Earlier this year he posted a video of his mother Sophie Grégoire Trudeau listening to “Downtown” in a car, where she exclaimed, “I want to play this in my car right now. Let’s get the roof off right now!” “I want to play this in my car right now. Let’s get the roof off right now!” — Grégoire Trudeau, canadian prime minister The hardware-store video continues the pattern of family-supported promotion, with the trio frequently appearing together at public events such as Perry’s Bell Centre concert and a yoga studio on St-Laurent Blvd.
Official Statements & Responses
The radio station 1075 Kool FM noted that the video is part of Xav’s campaign encouraging fans to post their own reactions to the track.
Data & Statistics
- “Downtown” entered the Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 Airplay chart at No. 36, marking Xav’s first appearance on a Canadian Billboard airplay chart.
- Xav recently signed a global distribution deal with 907 Records and ADA Canada, subsidiaries of Warner Music Canada.
- After leaving office, Justin Trudeau purchased a $4.26 million home on the northern flank of Mount Royal in Outremont.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I want to play this in my car right now. Let’s get the roof off right now!” — Grégoire Trudeau, Canadian prime minister “I want to play this in my car right now. Let’s get the roof off right now!” — Grégoire Trudeau, canadian prime minister
