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Barack Obama's visit to Ottawa: views from the crowd

Barack Obama made a one-day trip to Ottawa on Wednesday and CBC there to capture the event and the crowds as they awaited to see him for what was likely his last time as the President of the United States of America.

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US President Barack Obama is greeted by children as he arrives on Parliament Hill, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Ottawa. While the staged meeting happened, few from the public waiting at Parliament Hill could even see the U.S. President. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press)

Barack Obama made a one-day trip to Ottawa on Wednesday and CBC was there to capture the event and thecrowds as they awaited to see him for what was likely his last visitas the President of the United States of America.

U.S. President Barack Obama smiles as he arrives at the airport in Ottawa for the North American Leaders' Summit on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang (Justin Tang/Canadian Press)

Hoping for a glimpse

With Obama not making anypublic stops along the way, people hoping for the glimpse of the U.S. President took up positions along the street or at Parliament Hill.

Waiting for hours

It wasn't long before it became clear to those waiting that they were not going to be seeing the U.S. President in person.

WhenObamaaddressed Parliament, people outside watched the speech on the big screen.

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U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the House of Commons on Wednesday, June 29.