The decision came barely a day after Trump signed the charter establishing the Board of Peace at Davos…reports Asian Lite News
US President Donald Trump has abruptly withdrawn Canada’s invitation to join his newly launched “Board of Peace”, escalating tensions with Ottawa just days after the initiative was formally unveiled at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
In a sharply worded post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump announced that the invitation extended to Canada had been rescinded, addressing the message directly to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The US president described the proposed body as “the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled” and confirmed that Canada would no longer be part of it.
The decision came barely a day after Trump signed the charter establishing the Board of Peace at Davos, where he presented the initiative as a cornerstone of his administration’s global conflict-resolution strategy. Calling the moment “very exciting” and “long in the making”, Trump claimed the world was entering a calmer phase, insisting that several major conflicts were being resolved under his leadership.
Speaking alongside leaders from founding member countries, Trump said his administration was “settling eight wars” and had made significant progress towards ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. He also suggested the new body could eventually assume responsibilities traditionally held by the United Nations, signalling his ambition to reshape global diplomacy.
Originally proposed last September as part of a 20-point peace plan focused on ending the Gaza conflict, the Board of Peace has since expanded in scope. Officials say it will now seek to mediate wider international disputes, promote stability and oversee post-conflict reconstruction efforts, including in the Gaza Strip. According to the White House, around 35 countries have committed to join, while invitations have been sent to roughly 60 nations.
The withdrawal of Canada’s invitation follows Trump’s public criticism of Prime Minister Carney at the WEF earlier in the week. During his Davos address, Trump accused Canada of being insufficiently grateful for US support, claiming that Washington provides extensive economic and security benefits to its northern neighbour. He also argued that his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system would protect Canadian territory.
Carney, meanwhile, used his WEF speech to warn of a deepening rupture in the global order, describing an era of great power rivalry and the erosion of the rules-based system. He cautioned against the weaponisation of trade, finance and supply chains, in remarks widely seen as a veiled reference to Washington’s recent economic pressure tactics.
