Trump Cancels Canada's Invite to Join Peace Board

Tue Feb 03 2026 15:54:42 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump has rescinded an invitation extended to Canada for participation in his newly formed Board of Peace, amidst escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.

President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada's invitation to join his Board of Peace, citing unspecified reasons. This decision follows Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent comments on the volatility of the US-led global order. Canada refused to pay a $1 billion membership fee, highlighting growing tensions between the two nations. The Board, intended for international conflict resolution, has garnered mixed reactions from various countries, with some apprehensive about its impact on existing global structures like the UN.

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invite for Canada to join his newly constituted Board of Peace, in the latest spat between the North American neighbours.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

Carney made headlines this week warning of a rupture in the US-led global order. Ottawa also said it would not pay to join Trump's new body.

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 give a reason in Thursday evening's post as to why he had decided to revoke Canada's offer.

His Board of Peace was originally thought to be aimed at helping end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and oversee reconstruction. However, its proposed charter does not mention the Palestinian territory and appears to be designed to supplant functions of the UN.

Some 60 nations have been invited to join the board and about 35 have already signed up, according to the White House. Notable nations so far include Argentina, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, but major UN Security Council members like China and Russia have not committed.

Carney's office had indicated a willingness to accept Trump's invite, but later rejected the hefty membership fee seemingly as a point of contention. As their conflict of words escalates, Carney also recently emphasized Canada’s independence, stating, Canada thrives because we are Canadians.