Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister, said on the stage at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, that "the old world order will never return". He called on middle powers to cooperate concretely to address rapidly changing geopolitics, while affirming support for Greenland, Denmark, and NATO allies.
Mark Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF), stating that the world is undergoing a "rupture," not merely a transition, and warned that the familiar old world order "will never return again."
Carney urged the group of "middle powers" such as Canada, Australia, Argentina, South Korea, and Brazil to closely cooperate. He stated, "Middle powers must work together because if we do not have a seat at the negotiating table, we will only be the menu on that table." He also pointed out that major powers now use economic blocs as weapons, tariffs as bargaining tools, and financial infrastructure and supply chains to intimidate and seek advantage.
Although he did not name anyone directly, Carney's remarks were seen as targeting U.S. President Donald Trump, who is pressuring European and UK allies with tariffs to force the cession of "Greenland" to the U.S.
Furthermore, Trump has referred to Canada as the "51st state" and threatened economic measures to incorporate Canada into the U.S., including posting maps of the U.S., Canada, and Greenland overlaid with American flags.
The Canadian Prime Minister reaffirmed full support for Greenland, Denmark, and NATO allies, stating that Canada respects Greenland's sovereignty to determine its own future. He emphasized that Canada's commitment to NATO's "Article 5," which states an attack on one member is an attack on all, is "steady and unwavering."
Canadian media previously reported that the government is considering sending a small military contingent to Greenland for joint exercises with Denmark and other European countries. Foreign Minister Anita Anand stated that decisions about troop deployments are the responsibility of the defense minister and the chief of defense staff.
The Canadian leader also said the world is "amid cracks, not a transition," and Canada is among the first to recognize that geography and historical alliances can no longer guarantee security or prosperity. Canada is therefore building new partnerships based on shared values and interests, highlighting its strength as a "stable and reliable" ally, as reflected in recent trade and investment agreements with China and Qatar, and last year's defense procurement deal with the European Union.
Donald Trump is also scheduled to deliver a speech at the WEF on Wednesday, with the world watching closely for any possible response.
. BBC