Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spotted having dinner together
Trudeau, 53, and Perry, 40, were filmed deep in conversation at a table for two at Le Violon, a fine-dining spot run by the celebrity chef Danny Smiles.
Perry, who recently split from the actor Orlando Bloom, is in Canada for her Lifetimes tour.
Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister in January and was replaced by Mark Carney.
According to TMZ, which obtained footage of the encounter, Trudeau had his arm around Perry's waist as they left the restaurant.
They were reported to have enjoyed cocktails on Le Violon's terrace after a daytime walk in Montreal's Mount Royal Park.
Le Violon confirmed that the pair had dined together, although Smiles told TMZ there was no 'PDA', or public display of affection.
Samantha Jin, a communications consultant for Le Violon, told The Canadian Press that Trudeau and Perry spent about two hours at the restaurant and were 'kind and warm' to staff.
'We kind of got the vibe that they were a little more chill,' she said, adding that other diners did not approach them for a photo. 'No visual signs of PDA or anything.'
Smiles stopped by Trudeau and Perry's table to say hello, according to Jin, and before they left they went into the kitchen to thank the restaurant's team.
Trudeau announced his separation from Sophie Grégoire in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage. They have three children.
Trudeau stepped down as prime minister after nine years in office amid widespread discontent with his performance in the job.
Carney replaced him as leader of the Liberal Party and managed to win a federal election in April, despite the party trailing in the polls under Trudeau.
Perry split from Bloom this year. They got engaged in 2019 and have a daughter. Perry was previously married to Russell Brand.
In April she was part of an all-female crew that went to space on a rocket owned by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin.
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