Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada delivered a stark speech in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, prompting global political and corporate leaders in the audience to rise from their seats for a rare standing ovation.
He described the end of the era underpinned by United States hegemony, calling the current phase “a rupture.” He never mentioned President Trump by name, but his reference was clear.
The speech came as President Trump doubled down on his threats to take Greenland away from Denmark, saying he would slap fresh tariffs on European powers as punishment for their support of Greenland’s sovereignty.
Global leaders have been scrambling to find a unified response.
“Every day we’re reminded that we live in an era of great-power rivalry,” Mr. Carney said. “That the rules-based order is fading. That the strong can do what they can, and the weak must suffer what they must.”
And he warned, “The middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.”
He would know.
Mr. Trump started his second presidential term making claims on Canada as the 51st state and threatening Canada’s previous leader, Justin Trudeau, whom Mr. Trump publicly derided, with unilaterally scrapping agreements that have governed the relationship between the neighboring countries for over a century.
He has imposed tariffs on Canada, which is one of America’s two top trading partners along with Mexico, that are crippling some of Canada’s key economic sectors, such as autos, steel, aluminum and lumber.
Mr. Trump’s allies, particularly Steve Bannon, have talked about the benefits of the United States annexing Canada to access its vast Arctic and natural resources, including critical minerals and rare earths.
Mr. Carney chastised other leaders too, many of whom would have been following his speech in Davos, for not standing up for their interests.
CFCYYZ on
He showed what he knows, as a man who makes sense
He spoke and then left, truth needs no defense
bijelo123 on
EU leaders should look up to Carney. No one should bow down to threats from an orange lunatic.
JPMoney81 on
Not as impressive when you see the rambling nonsense Trump just vomited all over the podium also got a standing ovation.
bwoah07_gp2 on
I’m kinda taken aback at how much of a spotlight our PM’s speech has made on the international platform. A lot of people like what he said.
I mean, he’s proven to Canadians he’s a stable leader and everything, but I guess he hasn’t made his mark internationally until now.
smailskid on
America was blessed to have one of the most friendly and prosperous neighbors to possibly have, and it was pissed away, and for what purpose?
RexLatro on
The top Google result for the letter “H” today is “hegemony meaning” xD
True_Dog_4098 on
Now,I’m waiting for President Pedophiles response. Am I going to be watching American troops invading my home?
Temporary_Second3290 on
A standing ovation 👏 🙌 !
SDL68 on
Did Trump get one today or can we expect more tariffs?
Successful_Gas_5122 on
We know that it’s not all Americans, but when it comes to MAGA, one is too many.
Spokraket on
Be proud Canada. You got a good one 🇨🇦
KhelbenB on
Honest question for Americans: How does it feel to listen to such a powerful speech applauded around the democratic world as a uniting force between friends and allies, but *specifically* uniting the world against what *your* Country is doing and is aiming to do? Not China, not Russia, not North Korea, but *you*, the USA.
Any-Prompt247 on
He was specifically reffering to UK for their current appeasement of
Donald
nelsonself on
🍁🇨🇦❤️
Zarimus on
I imagine the UK rep was constantly nudging people and saying “Former head of the Bank of England, you know.”
EasyEar0 on
A true leader, rather than a rambling dipshit.
HapticRecce on
Trump’s Clap Back was the *Oh ya?* “Canada lives because of the United States…” real next level Demosthenes stuff there…
Fancy_Yak2618 on
And naturally Trump didn’t like it cause carney made him look like an idiot
Dazzling_Line_8482 on
Trump’s speech where he confuses Greenland and Iceland also got a standing ovation so that sort of cheapens it a bit.
Optimal-Operation848 on
American owned Toronto Sun claimed his speech was a disaster.
flyingflail on
A US civil war would be bad for the US, but man would it be good for the rest of the world at this point.
happy_dad857 on
But, did Trump get a standing ovation? (Please tell me he didn’t)
Ketroc21 on
Offtrack sidenote, but does anyone else find it weird that there are always articles posted that cannot be read because they are behind a paywall… yet everyone on reddit comments on the article anyhow?
VideoKilledRadioStar on
Brillant. Thoughtful. He sounded like a grown-up – that’s a rare quality in a politician these days.
Qualityhams on
Anyone got a link to the speech?
russiablows on
That was a proud moment for Canada on the international stage. Trump could only dream of being competent and eloquent.
loopywolf on
hehehe I hope that *burned*
Vinterblot on
He’s right with everything he said, but I immediately noticed how everything he said about rituals we perform to uphold a lie in order to save the old world order can applied to that old world order he tries saving.
Capitalism is treated as a law of nature. Billionaires getting richer and more powerful while the poor and powerless stay poor and powerless: Well, that’s just the way it is. Nothing you can do about it. But in reality, the success of the billionaires party is deeply engrained in the political system of the US: It’s in the Senate, it’s in the electoral college, it’s in donor based campaigns, it’s in who owns the media. It’s not coincidence that conservatives stay in power no matter what, it’s design.
Capitalism is the reason the world is in this position: Because the America society allowed egoistic, narcissistic billionaires to become so rich they try and establish a socialdarwinistic oligarchy, where the US, following the same credo, feels entitled to just take what they want.
The inevitably of unchained capitalism without any regards for human lives or the 99% is a ritual that needs to go. In every society.
Green_Ad_276 on
I wish my country had a strong and eloquent leader like this.
Based-Arugula on
I feel like this idea needs some legs so people around the world can meaningfully contribute to it. It isn’t possible for us to all to move to Canada but if someone in Nigerian believes in these ideals and wants to contribute, they should be able to – that should be the new world order.
providencetoday on
What’s THAT SMELL????? OH. Trump.
Jack_Dnlz on
>If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu
What a coherent and remarkable phrase said at the right moment!
ForgiveandRemember76 on
That clip is so edited it’s useless. Go look for the unabridged version.
wellyboi on
For some reason they also gave a standing ovation when Trump walked in.
snoopester on
That was a great speech. I actually listened to the whole thing to the end.
Sweaty_Marzipan4274 on
Band together and ban FB, X, and everything US oligarch/ mega Corp. Make deals with China. Cancel all defense contracts. Sanction US financial interests.
US will fold fast.
dzenib on
I love them making trump a social pariah. They all hate him. Except for the authoritarians….
Extension-Pick8310 on
Which American has two thumbs and absolutely loves Canada taking a leadership post as the new leader of the free world?
Dis one!
mover999 on
Looking forward to some nice messages from the governor of Calafornia on this
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Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada delivered a stark speech in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, prompting global political and corporate leaders in the audience to rise from their seats for a rare standing ovation.
He described the end of the era underpinned by United States hegemony, calling the current phase “a rupture.” He never mentioned President Trump by name, but his reference was clear.
The speech came as President Trump doubled down on his threats to take Greenland away from Denmark, saying he would slap fresh tariffs on European powers as punishment for their support of Greenland’s sovereignty.
Global leaders have been scrambling to find a unified response.
“Every day we’re reminded that we live in an era of great-power rivalry,” Mr. Carney said. “That the rules-based order is fading. That the strong can do what they can, and the weak must suffer what they must.”
And he warned, “The middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.”
He would know.
Mr. Trump started his second presidential term making claims on Canada as the 51st state and threatening Canada’s previous leader, Justin Trudeau, whom Mr. Trump publicly derided, with unilaterally scrapping agreements that have governed the relationship between the neighboring countries for over a century.
He has imposed tariffs on Canada, which is one of America’s two top trading partners along with Mexico, that are crippling some of Canada’s key economic sectors, such as autos, steel, aluminum and lumber.
Mr. Trump’s allies, particularly Steve Bannon, have talked about the benefits of the United States annexing Canada to access its vast Arctic and natural resources, including critical minerals and rare earths.
Mr. Carney chastised other leaders too, many of whom would have been following his speech in Davos, for not standing up for their interests.
He showed what he knows, as a man who makes sense
He spoke and then left, truth needs no defense
EU leaders should look up to Carney. No one should bow down to threats from an orange lunatic.
Not as impressive when you see the rambling nonsense Trump just vomited all over the podium also got a standing ovation.
I’m kinda taken aback at how much of a spotlight our PM’s speech has made on the international platform. A lot of people like what he said.
I mean, he’s proven to Canadians he’s a stable leader and everything, but I guess he hasn’t made his mark internationally until now.
America was blessed to have one of the most friendly and prosperous neighbors to possibly have, and it was pissed away, and for what purpose?
The top Google result for the letter “H” today is “hegemony meaning” xD
Now,I’m waiting for President Pedophiles response. Am I going to be watching American troops invading my home?
A standing ovation 👏 🙌 !
Did Trump get one today or can we expect more tariffs?
We know that it’s not all Americans, but when it comes to MAGA, one is too many.
Be proud Canada. You got a good one 🇨🇦
Honest question for Americans: How does it feel to listen to such a powerful speech applauded around the democratic world as a uniting force between friends and allies, but *specifically* uniting the world against what *your* Country is doing and is aiming to do? Not China, not Russia, not North Korea, but *you*, the USA.
He was specifically reffering to UK for their current appeasement of
Donald
🍁🇨🇦❤️
I imagine the UK rep was constantly nudging people and saying “Former head of the Bank of England, you know.”
A true leader, rather than a rambling dipshit.
Trump’s Clap Back was the *Oh ya?* “Canada lives because of the United States…” real next level Demosthenes stuff there…
And naturally Trump didn’t like it cause carney made him look like an idiot
Trump’s speech where he confuses Greenland and Iceland also got a standing ovation so that sort of cheapens it a bit.
American owned Toronto Sun claimed his speech was a disaster.
A US civil war would be bad for the US, but man would it be good for the rest of the world at this point.
But, did Trump get a standing ovation? (Please tell me he didn’t)
Offtrack sidenote, but does anyone else find it weird that there are always articles posted that cannot be read because they are behind a paywall… yet everyone on reddit comments on the article anyhow?
Brillant. Thoughtful. He sounded like a grown-up – that’s a rare quality in a politician these days.
Anyone got a link to the speech?
That was a proud moment for Canada on the international stage. Trump could only dream of being competent and eloquent.
hehehe I hope that *burned*
He’s right with everything he said, but I immediately noticed how everything he said about rituals we perform to uphold a lie in order to save the old world order can applied to that old world order he tries saving.
Capitalism is treated as a law of nature. Billionaires getting richer and more powerful while the poor and powerless stay poor and powerless: Well, that’s just the way it is. Nothing you can do about it. But in reality, the success of the billionaires party is deeply engrained in the political system of the US: It’s in the Senate, it’s in the electoral college, it’s in donor based campaigns, it’s in who owns the media. It’s not coincidence that conservatives stay in power no matter what, it’s design.
Capitalism is the reason the world is in this position: Because the America society allowed egoistic, narcissistic billionaires to become so rich they try and establish a socialdarwinistic oligarchy, where the US, following the same credo, feels entitled to just take what they want.
The inevitably of unchained capitalism without any regards for human lives or the 99% is a ritual that needs to go. In every society.
I wish my country had a strong and eloquent leader like this.
I feel like this idea needs some legs so people around the world can meaningfully contribute to it. It isn’t possible for us to all to move to Canada but if someone in Nigerian believes in these ideals and wants to contribute, they should be able to – that should be the new world order.
What’s THAT SMELL????? OH. Trump.
>If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu
What a coherent and remarkable phrase said at the right moment!
That clip is so edited it’s useless. Go look for the unabridged version.
For some reason they also gave a standing ovation when Trump walked in.
That was a great speech. I actually listened to the whole thing to the end.
Band together and ban FB, X, and everything US oligarch/ mega Corp. Make deals with China. Cancel all defense contracts. Sanction US financial interests.
US will fold fast.
I love them making trump a social pariah. They all hate him. Except for the authoritarians….
Which American has two thumbs and absolutely loves Canada taking a leadership post as the new leader of the free world?
Dis one!
Looking forward to some nice messages from the governor of Calafornia on this
One of only 3 in Davis history!