The 16-year-old Swedish activist criticized world leaders for failing to live up to their promises and plans, stating at a large rally in Montreal that young people will continue to strike and march until their voices are heard. Despite facing mockery and criticism from figures such as Trump and Canadian Member of Parliament Maxime Bernier, Thunberg believes that they are trying to silence her because they feel threatened by the growing movement. "We should view that as a compliment," she said. The climate strikes she sparked began in Asia on Friday and then moved to Europe following similar strikes the previous week. In New Zealand, tens of thousands of students initiated the strikes. In Seoul, South Korea, around 500 students called for more government action on climate change by marching towards the presidential Blue House after a rally in the city center where they criticized the government's lack of action. Thousands of Dutch children also participated in a global climate strike on Friday by skipping school, blocking traffic, and questioning their leaders with the phrase "how dare you?". In reference to Thunberg's speech at the United Nations, Matthew McMillan, a 22-year-old mechanical engineering student at Concordia University in Montreal, held a poster that read "Make America Greta Again" as he participated in a protest with other students. McMillan described the event as the most important of their generation. Nine-year-old Xavier Damien Tremblay, along with his three younger siblings and mother Maude Richard, also joined the protest, holding placards and chanting "protect the planet." Xavier expressed concern for the planet's future, emphasizing that it is at stake. Trudeau met with Thunberg in Canada during the lead-up to the federal election on Oct. 21. Thunberg stated that Trudeau is not doing enough to address climate change, emphasizing the importance of politicians listening to and acting on scientific evidence. Trudeau is pledging to take more action on climate change, but he has also faced criticism for his choice to purchase and extend a significant oil pipeline in western Canada. At one of Trudeau's campaign events, a man was removed by police after yelling, "You are the problem! Climate criminal!" Another man tried to throw eggs at the prime minister during a march in Montreal, but police intervened and tackled him. Video footage showed Trudeau comforting his scared and crying son after an incident. Trudeau described his meeting with Thunberg as a "wonderful conversation" where they discussed the urgent need to take more action. In Montreal, United Nations aviation leaders are currently attending a meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to discuss ways to reduce the aviation sector's carbon emissions. While commercial flying currently accounts for 2.5% of emissions, experts warn that emissions will increase as passenger numbers are expected to double by 2037. ICAO expressed support for the recent climate march and emphasized the need for more action and innovation to address the impact of aviation on the environment.