The Existence of Core Identity in Canada: Assessing Trudeau’s Statement and Implications for Canadian Politics

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau caused controversy in 2015 when he stated that “there is no core identity, no mainstream in Canada,” declaring the country to be the “first postnational state.”
Do you agree or disagree with Trudeau on this issue, and what are the implications for the study of Canadian politics if there is no unifying political culture across the country?