Justin Trudeau Canadian Multiculturalism Day systemic racism

Justin Trudeau on Canadian Multiculturalism Day and systemic racism

“Multiculturalism is one of Canada’s greatest strengths, but we have more work to do to make our country more equitable for everyone.”

Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement in celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day. While acknowledging that multiculturalism in one of our country’s “greatest strengths,” Trudeau also stated that there’s more work to do in order to fight systemic racism and make Canada more inclusive for everyone.

“We, the Government of Canada, need to work with racialized Canadians and Indigenous peoples in a meaningful way to end [systemic racism]. It does exist. It needs to stop. Racism and discrimination have no place in our society.”

To read the full statement, please click here.

Justin Trudeau on Canadian Multiculturalism Day and systemic racism in Canada

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