LOOK: PM Justin Trudeau visits first Jollibee in Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got a taste of what's it like to "bee" happy when he paid a visit to the newly-opened branch of Filipino fastfood restaurant, Jollibee, in Canada.

In a photo released by the Philippine Embassy in Canada through its Facebook page, it shows a beaming Trudeau, flanked by Jollibee staff, behind the counter of the fastfood's outlet in Ellice, Winnipeg.

Trudeau spent the day in Winnipeg as part of a cross-country tour, the embassy said.

Jollibee opened its first store in Canada last December 2016.

The Philippines' largest fast food operator is opening 150 overseas stores overseas, bringing local favorites to Filipino communities.

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LOOK: Long line of customers warms winter opening of Jollibee in Canada

Filipinos braved the snow and sub-zero temperatures to get a taste of Jollibee's famous Chickenjoy and sweet Jolly Spaghetti, as the fast food chain's first store opened in Canada.

A photo posted by Jollibee Canada on Facebook shows a long line of customers clad in winter clothing just outside the store.

The caption read: "WOW! Check out the line for the #1stJollibeeInCanada! These guys are all geared up and ready to go! Stick around for exciting updates on the warmest, jolliest reunion in town!"

Earlier on Thursday, the company tweeted: "No freezing weather can stop our best friend Jollibee from bringing the JOY to Winnipeg, Canada."

No freezing weather can stop our bestfriend Jollibee from bringing the JOY to Winnipeg, Canada! #1stJollibeeinCanada pic.twitter.com/i0HZuRmnxi

 — Jollibee (@Jollibee) December 16, 2016

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Freezing opening for first Jollibee in Canada

No freezing weather can stop our bestfriend Jollibee from bringing the JOY to Winnipeg, Canada! #1stJollibeeinCanada pic.twitter.com/i0HZuRmnxi

 — Jollibee (@Jollibee) December 16, 2016

 MANILA - Filipinos braved sub-zero temperatures for a taste of home as Jollibee Foods Corp. opened its first store in Canada, the company said Friday.

The Philippines' largest fast food operator is opening 150 overseas stores overseas from this year to 2017, bringing local favorites such as Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti to Filipino communities.

Customers at the Winnipeg branch, wrapped up in winter coats lined up as early as 7 a.m., waiting for their turn to order.

"No freezing weather can stop our best friend Jollibee from bringing the JOY to Winnipeg, Canada," the company said in its official Twitter account.


The company mascot, Jollibee, wearing a light blue scarf, welcomed customers to the restaurant.

Jollibee, founded by tycoon Tony Tan Caktiong, boasts of being one of the few brands to have beaten American burger giant Mc Donald's.

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