Thank you for joining us to talk about why we should embrace diversity, why inclusion must defeat exclusion. This is a central issue for the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and I welcome you on his behalf.
We have come a long way since nuclear tests were common, threatening the environment and reminding all of us what those mushroom clouds meant for humanity. But the threat remains.
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said, Canada is proud to be back at the UN and to recommit itself to multilateralism. We are a trading nation. We are a multilateralist nation.
Last month, Canadian security agencies foiled an imminent terrorist attack by a lone actor attempting to detonate homemade explosive devices in one of Canada's busiest cities. This was yet another reminder to Canadians that terrorism is a global threat that knows no borders.
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Migration has been a constant throughout human history, so it should be seen as a reality to address rather than a problem to solve. It presents both challenges and opportunities, but remains a force for positive change, fostering inclusion, diversity, innovation and growth.
Thank you for inviting me to join you today. It's always a pleasure to talk with people whose experience and knowledge can lead to learning new things and a better understanding of the world.