Trump Revokes Canada's Invitation to His Board of Peace

Tue Feb 03 2026 19:15:48 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a significant diplomatic move, President Trump has rescinded an invitation to Canada to join his newly formed Board of Peace, igniting tensions between the two nations.

President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada's invitation to join the Board of Peace following remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney that hinted at a 'rupture' in the US-led world order. The board aims to be an international body for conflict resolution, yet concerns about its membership and purpose have surfaced among European leaders. This development adds to a growing rift between the neighboring nations.

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invite for Canada to join his newly constituted Board of Peace, in the latest spat between the North American neighbours.

Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada's joining, Trump said on Truth Social in a post addressed to Prime Minister Mark Carney, who made headlines this week when he warned of a rupture in the US-led global order.

Canada had indicated that while it would not pay to be on the board, it would join.

Meanwhile, EU chief Antonio Costa said European leaders have serious doubts about the scope of the board but were willing to work with the body in Gaza.

The board, which gives Trump wide decision-making powers as chairman, is being billed by the US as a new international organisation for resolving conflicts.

Trump did not provide a reason for his decision to revoke Canada's offer. Carney's office had not immediately responded but had indicated before that it would accept Trump's invite on principle.

Despite this, Ottawa communicated that it would not pay the $1 billion membership fee which Trump has established for permanent members to help fund the board.

Originally, Trump's Board of Peace was thought to target ending the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and overseeing reconstruction. However, its proposed charter does not mention Palestinian territories and appears aimed at supplanting UN functions. Trump would serve as chairman for life.

So far, around 60 nations have been invited to join the board, with approximately 35 already signed up, including nations like Argentina, Belarus, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia. Notably absent are permanent members of the UN Security Council, raising questions about the board's legitimacy and future.

The withdrawal of Canada's invitation follows Carney's recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he urged middle powers to unite against economic coercion without directly naming Trump.

Trump retaliated by asserting that Canada benefits from US support and should express gratitude, a sentiment sparked Carney's unapologetic response about Canadian pride and independence.