Mark Carney Rebukes UK Over Trump Invite, Reasserts Canadian Sovereignty

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Mark Carney Rebukes UK Over Trump Invite, Reasserts Canadian Sovereignty

 

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has voiced his disapproval of the United Kingdom’s decision to invite U.S. President Donald Trump for a second state visit, suggesting the gesture was poorly timed and out of touch with Canadian concerns. Speaking to Sky News, Carney said the invitation did little to help Canadians, who have grown increasingly uneasy with Trump’s repeated comments about Canada potentially becoming the 51st U.S. state.

 

"To be frank, [Canadians] weren't impressed by that gesture... given the circumstance," Carney said. "It was at a time when we were being quite clear about the issues around sovereignty."

 

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer extended the invitation to Trump during a meeting at the White House in February. When asked whether the move was appropriate, Carney was diplomatic in his response, saying, "That was a decision for the government of the UK and Buckingham Palace. I leave the diplomacy to the UK government."

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The BBC reported that it had reached out to Carney’s office and Downing Street for comment. Buckingham Palace, when approached, deferred the issue to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and declined to comment further.

 

Carney’s criticism comes at a significant moment for Canada as it prepares to welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the end of the month.

 

The upcoming royal visit, which includes the King attending the opening of Canada’s Parliament, is part of a symbolic reaffirmation of Canada's constitutional monarchy and national identity. "It is also a reaffirming moment, will be a reaffirming," Carney said, adding that the presence of the King underscores Canada's sovereignty, which he said "has been accentuated by the president."

 

In a notable departure from tradition, King Charles is expected to read the Speech from the Throne—a role usually performed by the governor general. This will mark only the third time a reigning monarch has carried out the duty in Canada. The previous instances occurred in 1957 and 1977 when Queen Elizabeth II performed the honor.

 

Trump has reignited tensions between the two countries since returning to the White House, repeatedly making remarks that undermine Canadian sovereignty. Among these was his assertion that the Canadian border is merely an "artificially drawn line." Carney, taking a firm stance, responded by stating that Canada is “not for sale, ever.”

 

Carney also revealed that he recently sat down with Trump in Washington, D.C., to open discussions on a new trade and security relationship. Although he described the meeting as necessary, he clarified that he would only meet with the U.S. president “until we get the respect we deserve.”

 

Despite Trump's repeated 51st state comments, Carney noted a subtle shift in tone. “He also came from a place where he recognised that was not going to happen,” he said, adding that Trump had moved from expressing an expectation to a mere desire for such an outcome.

 

Carney’s statements reflect a broader message to both domestic and international audiences: Canada is intent on preserving its sovereignty, and symbolic gestures—whether royal visits or state invitations—carry significant political weight.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC | Sky News  2025-05-16

 

 

[daveAustin]

I agree, but don’t blame the UK, blame one bloke… Starmer is not the UK. He  put the palace in a tricky position too. 

[RuamRudy]

47 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

I agree, but don’t blame the UK, blame one bloke… Starmer is not the UK. He  put the palace in a tricky position too. 

Do you think that either Kemi or Farage would have told Trump he wasn't welcome? 

[TedG]

Someone needs a tissue. 

[JonnyF]

Awwww. Carney is still mad he got owned by Trump so now he's trying to pick a fight with the schoolyard weakling, Starmer. 

 

Maybe he's also still mad at the British for voting Brexit while he tried to undermine it as Governor of The Bank of England. The Canadians have really got themselves into a pickle electing this runt. 

[Hanaguma]

6 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Awwww. Carney is still mad he got owned by Trump so now he's trying to pick a fight with the schoolyard weakling, Starmer. 

 

Maybe he's also still mad at the British for voting Brexit while he tried to undermine it as Governor of The Bank of England. The Canadians have really got themselves into a pickle electing this runt. 

I am trying very, sincerely hard to give PM Carney the benefit of the doubt. Waiting to see how he bahaves as PM before passing judgement. But he really needs to focus on Canada, not on what other countries are up to.  

[spidermike007]

Carney was smart in the Trump meeting and let the goon embarrass himself with his continued assanine remarks. 

 

Any and all disrespect paid toward the US under this toxic and hateful "so called leader" is a good thing. 

[MalcolmB]

Canada as part of the commonwealth belongs to the UK, not the USA.

And always will.

[blazes]

Carney is a consummate weakling.  This little dig at the UK government is just deflection from his agenda (which is already transparent: he will not present a Budget until September and in the meantime will fund whatever boondoggles he fancies by issuing "special warrants" in the region of 20 billions per month.)

 

Special warrants, in the British system (which is Canada's), give the Prime Minister immense financial power without having to worry about opposition protests or legal challenges.

 

But, so far, the sheeple voters have not woken up to the reality that they have voted for a bunch of incompetents no different from those under the "leadership" of Boy Trudeau.

 

 

 

 

[Thingamabob]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Carney was smart in the Trump meeting and let the goon embarrass himself with his continued assanine remarks. 

 

Any and all disrespect paid toward the US under this toxic and hateful "so called leader" is a good thing. 

Maybe you mean 'asinine' ?

[JonnyF]

That's the trouble when you vote for someone for all the wrong reasons.

 

You end up with someone like Carney.

 

Good luck Canada, you'll be needing it. 

[Colki]

I agree with Carney. Until Trump and his henchmen show some respect to other countries they should be welcomed as friends. Trump has little consideration for other countries .

 

His pathetic peoples tax on US citizens dreamt up by some hocus pocus formula and then invited affected export countries to come kiss his arse tells you all that you all you need to know.

[Colki]

I should read before I send... mean should not be welcomed as friends.

[Hanaguma]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

That's the trouble when you vote for someone for all the wrong reasons.

 

You end up with someone like Carney.

 

Good luck Canada, you'll be needing it. 

You may be right. There was a lot of anti-Conservative strategic voting that went on.  You can tell by the raw popular vote numbers. The leftist NDP voters deserted their party to vote for Carney purely to block the Conservatives from winning.  It doesn't bode well for the future.  

I am still waiting to see which version of Carney actually governs the country. FIngers crossed....

[JonnyF]

25 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

You may be right. There was a lot of anti-Conservative strategic voting that went on.  You can tell by the raw popular vote numbers. The leftist NDP voters deserted their party to vote for Carney purely to block the Conservatives from winning.  It doesn't bode well for the future.  

I am still waiting to see which version of Carney actually governs the country. FIngers crossed....

 

Same in Britain.

 

"Anyone but The Tories" they cried.

 

Now we have Starmer. 10x worse. 

[natway09]

At least Carney has a civil tongue in his head unlike that "Goose" they elected in the US of A

[Red Forever]

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

That's the trouble when you vote for someone for all the wrong reasons.

 

You end up with someone like Carney.

 

Good luck Canada, you'll be needing it. 

Ha ha Jonny you’re a never ending source of humour.

You’re understandably upset that in Canada in January the right wing guy was a shoe in.

Then Trump started his far right rants and Canadians came to their senses and saw the horror of things happening south of their border.

Result, PM Carney who stands up to the spoilt brat in the interests of Canada.

We could also discuss how Trump’s tantrums turned people’s heads in Australia so that the electorate there voted in a leftist government but I think you’ve had enough of winning…..oops 

[Chomper Higgot]

14 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

Ha ha Jonny you’re a never ending source of humour.

You’re understandably upset that in Canada in January the right wing guy was a shoe in.

Then Trump started his far right rants and Canadians came to their senses and saw the horror of things happening south of their border.

Result, PM Carney who stands up to the spoilt brat in the interests of Canada.

We could also discuss how Trump’s tantrums turned people’s heads in Australia so that the electorate there voted in a leftist government but I think you’ve had enough of winning…..oops 

And the same happened in Australia.

[billd766]

In his own words.

 

Snip from the OP.

 

quote When asked whether the move was appropriate, Carney was diplomatic in his response, saying,

 

"That was a decision for the government of the UK and Buckingham Palace. I leave the diplomacy to the UK government."

 

Then why bother to mention the subject at all?

[jayboy]

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

And the same happened in Australia.

 

Not really the same though the Trump factor was an issue in both elections, but far more directly so in Canada.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/06/canada-australia-elections-donald-trump-slump-factor-slump

[Yagoda]

2 hours ago, natway09 said:

At least Carney has a civil tongue in his head unlike that "Goose" they elected in the US of A

The Goose matters, Carney doesnt