Analysis
The statement reflects Canada's long-standing commitment to multiculturalism, as enshrined in the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (1988) and repeatedly emphasized in government communications. Trudeau has consistently promoted diversity as a core national value, and Canada's policies on immigration and inclusion support this claim. The statement is subjective but grounded in policy and public sentiment.
Background
Canada officially adopted multiculturalism as a policy in 1971 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Justin Trudeau's father. The country has one of the highest per capita immigration rates in the world, with over 20% of its population foreign-born as of recent census data. Diversity is a central theme in Canadian identity and governance.
Verdict summary
Justin Trudeau's statement that 'Diversity is Canada’s strength' is accurate and aligns with official government policies and widely accepted national values.