Prime Minister of Canada: The Old World Order Will Not Return, "Middle Powers" Need to Stick Together

In his speech in Davos, Carney emphasized that the world is experiencing a "turning point, not just a transition."

According to Carney, "great powers" have begun to use economic pressure, tariffs as tools of influence, and financial systems for coercion, as well as vulnerabilities in supply chains to achieve their goals.

He also expressed Canada's readiness to support Greenland and Denmark, and defended NATO, which received enthusiastic applause in the hall.

The term "great powers" typically includes countries with permanent seats on the UN Security Council, such as China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, which possess significant economic and military potential.

The category of "middle powers" includes countries like Canada, Australia, Argentina, South Korea, and Brazil, which, despite their more modest economic sizes, have significant influence on global politics.

Carney also noted that Canada was the first to hear alarming signals that geographical location and historical alliances no longer guarantee security and prosperity.

After Donald Trump's return to power, he repeatedly referred to Canada as the "51st state" and threatened economic pressure. Despite high tariffs, Canada increased exports to other markets by 14%, exceeding losses from reduced supplies to the U.S. Additionally, Carney signed an important trade agreement with China.

Recently, Trump included Canada in his plans to seize Greenland, publishing a map overlaid with the American flag.

According to Carney, Canada, as a NATO member, guarantees support for Greenland and Denmark in their right to determine Greenland's future.

"Our commitment to Article 5 remains firm," he added, referring to the clause that states an attack on one NATO member is considered an attack on all.

This week, Canadian media reported that Canada may send a small contingent of troops to Greenland to participate in exercises with Danish and other European forces.

When asked about the possible deployment of troops, Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand responded that Canada regularly participates in NATO exercises and conducts its own. She added that decisions regarding future troop placements are made by the Minister of Defense and the Chief of Defense Staff.

BBC reached out to Canada's Department of National Defence for comments.

In his speech, Carney noted that to adapt to changing geopolitical conditions, Canada is focusing on engaging with other states and creating "various coalitions on issues based on shared values and interests."

He characterized Canada as a "stable and reliable" partner and mentioned recent trade and investment agreements with China and Qatar, as well as a defense procurement agreement with the European Union signed early last year.

Although Carney did not mention Trump directly, some of his remarks were certainly aimed at the U.S. president, who is set to speak at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.