Justin Trudeau (QMI Agency file photo)

Justin Trudeau, leadership candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada, talked social media and its role in shaping Canadian politics Thursday afternoon.

Hosted by Facebook Canada, the event concluded a social media strategy summit for marketers and brands.

Sun Media's social media manager, Monique Beech, and Toronto Sun reporter Maryam Shah covered the "fireside chat" at the Art Gallery of Ontario.