The museum reminds us that all people are worthy of respect and dignity, regardless of their differences. The 150th anniversary of Confederation of Canada is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the strength that comes from diversity. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Bank of Canada issued a commemorative bank note that celebrates the diversity of our nation builders and of our landscape.
Diversity comes in many forms, and today I will speak about economic diversity and the strength that comes from having multiple sources of growth. As you will remember, the Canadian economy was hit hard by the collapse in oil prices in 2014.