Canada PM Trudeau faces PC backlash over 'peoplekind' comment

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a backlash for correcting a woman who used the term "mankind".

During a town hall event in Edmonton, Alberta, last week, Mr Trudeau interrupted the young woman and urged her to say "peoplekind" instead.

Critics accused the prime minister of "mansplaining", "virtue-signalling" and making up words.

But his spokesman said Mr Trudeau was "a proud feminist" whose policies reflect "commitments to equality".

She then asked the prime minister about his policy on volunteerism and religious organisations.

The young woman ended her question by saying: "Maternal love is the love that's going to change the future of mankind."

Mr Trudeau waved his hand and said: "We like to say peoplekind, not necessarily mankind. It's more inclusive."

The young woman said: "Exactly, yes, thank you."