The Canadian host seemed irritated as the G7 foreign ministers savored the country’s hospitality at a five-star hotel in rural Quebec.
The subject at hand is the president’s frequent threats against the sovereignty of his northern neighbor.
It seems like a lot of my coworkers came here thinking this is all a joke and that we should all accept it in a lighthearted manner. However, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly made it clear on Friday that this is no laughing matter. A lot of Canadians are worried. It is a point of pride for Canadians. Plus, you’re in a country that has its own government.
Trump has long hinted at annexing Canada as the “51st state” of the United States; the day before, he had stated that Canada “only works as a state.”
The G7 members were unable to sidestep the subject of Canadian sovereignty due to Trump’s provocations and Joly’s determination that her colleagues treat the problem with the seriousness it deserves, even if it is not an official subject of discussion. Additionally, she had harsh words for Marco Rubio, the United States Secretary of State. The speaker emphasized that Canada’s sovereignty cannot be questioned, concluding that it is definitive. The fact that you have come all the way here shows that you value our sovereignty, our people, and our nation. It ends there.
Rubio was aware of the disagreement but tried to avoid discussing it.
After the discussions, Rubio stated, “There’s a disagreement between the president’s position and the position of the Canadian government “. “It was not discussed at this summit because that is not its intended purpose, and I don’t think it’s a mystery either.”
Because of the back-and-forth, other countries felt compelled to answer. “For me, Canada will be Canada,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told reporters, adding, “It is not my job” to comment on the president’s words.
We are working hard as a team,” Tajani said when asked if Trump’s comments on a close ally upset him. Today, the unity of the G7 is the most crucial message.
While Canadian sovereignty was reaffirmed by German Foreign Minister Anna Baerbock during a lunchtime press conference, Trump’s threats were not explicitly condemned.
Whether in Ukraine, Greenland, Panama, Canada, or any other country in the globe, borders are inviolable, Baerbock declared in German.
Taking over the Panama Canal and annexing Denmark’s Arctic independent zone are topics that Trump brings up often.
Our nation’s solidarity motivates us. She emphasized that Canada, Europe, and Germany are more than just allies. “Our friendship is strong. Friends always have one other’s backs. Every time.
When CBC News asked British Foreign Minister David Lammy about Trump’s comments on annexation, Lammy said: “This is not a time to sow unnecessary division.”
After being sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Friday, Mark Carney downplayed the importance of foreign assurances for his country. Saying, “We’re in charge,” he emphasized that they were not dependent on their allies for guidance. Positive feedback is great, but we really don’t require it. That’s not what we’re after.
Even if the Canadians used to chuckle at the annexation proposal, they no longer find it funny. Justin Trudeau, Canada’s former prime minister, has emphasized the president’s seriousness.
On March 4, Trump imposed harsh tariffs on Canadian exports. Trudeau restated his belief in the president’s objective.
According to Trudeau, “the second half of his thought” is wanting to see the Canadian economy completely collapse so it will be simpler to conquer the country. To begin with, that is completely unrealistic. No, we’re not going to become the 51st state.
It is widely anticipated that Carney will announce an election soon, which would put him in opposition to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is currently leading the race but is losing ground in the polls. Ads sponsored by liberals portray Poilievre as a Trump clone in Canada.
However, the Canadian Conservative has not received any praise from the president. It seems to me that Poilievre’s lack of support for the MAGA party is his main issue. Actually, he isn’t. Recent remarks made by Trump in an interview with The Spectator indicate that he is not a supporter of his presidency.
Oh, Mr. President, that’s correct. “I am not MAGA,” Poilievre said on social media. With Canada First, I stand. Every time.