Carney Urges Canada-eu Solidarity Ahead of G7 Summit

WHO:

Al Jazeera - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, President Trump

Politico - Mark Carney, Micheal Martin

WHAT:

Al Jazeera - Carney warned that the "rules-based" global order is "breaking down."

Al Jazeera - Carney called for unity among "middle powers" to find collective strength.

Al Jazeera - Carney stated, "Ireland and Canada are navigating a global rupture, not a quiet transition."

Al Jazeera - Carney emphasized that the international trading system is under threat.

Al Jazeera - Trump has called for Canada to become the US's "51st state."

Al Jazeera - Carney and Trump are expected to attend the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17.

Al Jazeera - Carney described the Canada-EU alliance as having a combined population more than twice that of the United States.

Al Jazeera - Carney stated, "Our collective defence budget is twice that of China’s."

Politico - Carney described the planned inclusion of leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in the G7 summit as "timely."

Politico - Carney emphasized that any credible deal regarding hostilities would require "a broader cessation of hostilities, including in Lebanon."

WHERE:

Al Jazeera - Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland

Al Jazeera - Evian-les-Bains, France

Politico - Lebanon

WHEN:

Al Jazeera - The G7 summit is scheduled for June 15 to 17.

Politico - Ireland will take over the rotating presidency of the European Council on July 1.

WHY:

Al Jazeera - Carney's remarks come amid historic friction between Canada and the United States under Trump.

Al Jazeera - Carney aims to strengthen bonds with Europe as a counterbalance to tensions with the US.

HOW:

Al Jazeera - Carney has pushed for Canada to join Europe’s SAFE Instrument, a loan program for military defense supplies.

Al Jazeera - Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier in the year introduced his "middle powers" approach.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that the "rules-based" global order is "breaking down," calling for unity among "middle powers" to find collective strength as Ireland and Canada navigate a global rupture. He emphasized that the international trading system is under threat and described the planned inclusion of leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in the upcoming G7 summit as "timely." Both Carney and President Trump are expected to attend the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, where Carney aims to strengthen bonds with Europe as a counterbalance to tensions with the US.