By: Alifya Rahil Ramadhina Miskal

XNEWS.ID – Leadership is a process that can create significant change in an organization or society. Leadership in the context of a multicultural country is a complex task and requires wisdom and sensitivity towards the different ethnic and racial groups that exist.

In Canada, a country rich in cultural diversity, Justin Trudeau plays a crucial role as the 23rd Prime Minister, since November 4, 2015. The leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, who is also a member of Parliament for Montreal Centre, is faced with a great challenge to lead a country made up of many diverse ethnic and racial groups. One aspect that complicates Trudeau’s leadership duties is the fact that he is the son of Pierre Trudeau, the 15th prime minister of Canada.

Leadership in the Trudeau family is not only a political responsibility, but also marks a political legacy that carries the expectations and hopes of Canadian society. Canada itself is known as one of the leading multicultural countries in the world. With a population made up of diverse ethnic and racial groups, Trudeau’s leadership challenge is being able to embrace all levels of society.

Involvement in political affairs and leadership in a multicultural country requires leaders to have in-depth knowledge of the needs and aspirations of each group. Faced with such rich diversity, Trudeau applied multicultural leadership theory as a strategic basis. This theory recognizes and promotes respect for differences in culture, language and societal background. Trudeau faces the task of creating unity in diversity, ensuring that every group in society feels recognized and valued.

Base Theory

Multicultural leadership theory provides a comprehensive view of a leader’s role in managing cultural diversity in a multicultural society. From this perspective, leadership is not just about the ability to provide direction, but rather the ability to understand, appreciate and respond to existing cultural diversity. In a society as rich in cultural diversity as Canada, leaders like Justin Trudeau are faced with the task of leading by taking into account the norms and values ​​from different cultural backgrounds.

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