At the time of the exclusion, Canada had not yet accepted or rejected the invitation. However, Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed a desire to join Trump. In the morning, an official notification was issued regarding the withdrawal of the invitation, where Trump stated on his platform Truth Social:
“Dear Prime Minister Carney, I inform you that the Council of Peace is withdrawing its invitation for Canada to join what is likely the most prestigious governing body of all time.”
One possible reason for this decision could be Prime Minister Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In his address, he pointed to a rift in the global governance system led by the United States, emphasizing the rivalry of great powers and the weakening of the rules-based international order. Although Trump was not mentioned in his speech, many analysts believe he was at the center of his criticism.
