Carney says Canada can stand up for its own sovereignty as European trip wraps up

Prime Minister Mark Carney recently concluded his first international trip, during which he met with key leaders in Europe to strengthen economic and security ties. As he wrapped up his visit, Carney made it clear that Canada can stand up for its own sovereignty in response to annexation talk from the U.S. administration.

During his trip, Carney met with King Charles and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. In his meetings, Carney emphasized the importance of Canada’s strong diplomatic relationships with its allies and the need to address the changing global landscape.

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about turning Canada into the 51st state, Carney asserted that Canada is strong and capable of defending itself. He called out Trump’s comments as disrespectful and unhelpful, stressing the need for them to stop.

While King Charles has not explicitly voiced support for Canada’s sovereignty, he has shown symbolic gestures of solidarity with the country. Charles’ gestures, such as wearing Canadian medals and planting a red maple tree at Buckingham Palace, demonstrate a sense of unity with Canada.

Carney’s trip to London held significance as he previously served as the Governor of the Bank of England, becoming the first non-British governor in the bank’s history. His meetings with Starmer and Macron focused on strengthening economic and security ties, as well as addressing shared values and objectives.

In Paris, Carney met with Macron to discuss the importance of maintaining positive relations with the United States. They highlighted the need for stronger diplomatic ties to navigate an increasingly unstable and dangerous world. Macron emphasized the value of fair trade and condemned tariffs imposed on U.S. allies.

The leaders also discussed the partnership between Canada and France on intelligence and security, focusing on cybersecurity, intelligence-sharing, and addressing significant threats. This partnership aims to enhance economic security, counter violent extremism, and defend rules-based free trade.

As Carney returns to Canada, he will be stopping in Iqaluit before resuming his duties as Prime Minister. His European tour has reaffirmed the importance of Canada’s diplomatic relationships and the country’s ability to assert its sovereignty on the international stage.