Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney canceled a Canadian speaking appearance because of security concerns sparked by demonstrations during a visit he made to Vancouver last fall.
Mr Cheney was scheduled to talk about his experiences in office and the current American political situation at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on April 24.
But Ryan Ruppert of Spectre Live Corp. said on Monday that Mr Cheney and his daughter Elizabeth had begged off through their agent.
Concerned: Former vice president Dick Cheney canceled a trip he and his daughter were due to take to Canada over fears about protesters
He added they had "decided it was better for their personal safety they stay out of Canada."
Last September 26, Mr Cheney was forced to stay holed up in the Vancouver Club for seven hours before it was deemed safe for him to leave.
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