We must stand together against hatred and intolerance in all its forms.
Analysis
Justin Trudeau did make this statement in the aftermath of the January 29, 2017, Quebec City mosque shooting, where six people were killed. His remarks emphasized unity and condemnation of hatred, which aligns with his recorded speeches and press releases from that period. The statement is a direct quote from his public address.
Background
The Quebec City mosque shooting was a terrorist attack targeting Muslim worshippers during evening prayers. Trudeau, as Canada's Prime Minister, addressed the nation, condemning the act and calling for solidarity against Islamophobia and all forms of intolerance.
Verdict summary
Trudeau's statement accurately reflects his public response to the Quebec City mosque shooting.
Sources consulted
— Prime Minister of Canada’s official statement (2017) - https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2017/01/29/statement-prime-minister-canada-attack-quebec-city-mosque
— CBC News coverage of Trudeau’s speech (2017) - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-quebec-mosque-shooting-1.3956458
— The Globe and Mail: Trudeau’s response to the shooting (2017) - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/trudeau-condemns-quebec-mosque-shooting-as-terrorist-attack/article33845050/