Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry recently sparked romance rumors after stepping out in Montréal, but sources tell PEOPLE they met a few months ago

Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their split in 2023 after 18 years together. Perry ended her long term relationship with actor Orlando Bloom in early July. Though they’re now both single and free to pursue a relationship, the source explained that certain logistics make it difficult.

Insider reports that Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau might have a lot in common, as the two spark dating rumours.