President Donald Trump announced he has withdrawn an invitation to Canada to join his newly formed “Board of Peace,” following critical remarks from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding Trump’s foreign policy and the state of the U.S.-led global system.
Trump’s “Board of Peace”
In a post on Truth Social, Trump directly addressed Carney, stating: “Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining.” The post described the “Board of Peace” as “the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.”
It remains unclear if an official letter was sent to the Canadian Prime Minister’s office, or if the announcement was made solely on Truth Social.
Canada’s Position and Previous Remarks
Trump did not specify what prompted his decision, though Canada had previously indicated it would not contribute the $1 billion required for membership. Carney recently delivered a speech warning of a “rupture” in the U.S.-led global order, urging “middle powers” to resist coercion from superpowers.
Following Carney’s speech, Trump stated, “Canada lives because of the United States.”
Membership and Reactions
While the White House claims 35 countries have agreed to join, a Washington Post compilation lists 25 countries that have formally announced their participation. These include Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Mongolia, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Several leaders from these nations, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, signed the board’s charter Thursday at Davos.
Carney initially agreed “in principle” to join the board, citing the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza, but Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne clarified that Canada would not contribute financially.
Other Invitations and Rejections
Invitations were extended to at least 33 nations, including major European allies, China, Russia, India, Japan, and Brazil. However, none of the UN Security Council’s permanent members—France, China, Russia, and the United Kingdom—have formally joined. Several European leaders have voiced concerns about the board’s structure and potential impact on the United Nations.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated his country will not sign the charter as it currently stands. Slovenia’s Prime Minister Robert Golob cited concerns about the board’s broad mandate and potential disruption to the UN-based international order. French President Emmanuel Macron has also rejected the invitation, citing concerns about the board potentially supplanting the United Nations.
Further Reading
Trump Launches ‘Board Of Peace’—Says Group Will Work With The UN (Forbes)
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