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Carney Weighs Joining Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

1/20/2026

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Carney Joins Peace Initiative

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering joining U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza's reconstruction, which may involve Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Carney's office confirmed that details regarding Canada's participation are still being finalized.
The board aims to oversee a new Palestinian government and disarm Hamas, with Carney stressing the need for unimpeded humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Discussions on Trump's plans will take place at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has indicated his participation, while the European Commission has not yet responded to its invitation.

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Trump Pressures Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Canada on dairy management and border security as trade talks stall.
Experts say his tactics aim to assert dominance over Canada rather than resolve disputes.
He dismissed the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement as having no advantage for the United States.
Trump proposed integrating Canada into a missile defense plan, joking that Canada could become the 51st state.

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Carney Joins Peace Initiative

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering joining U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza's reconstruction, which may involve Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Carney's office confirmed that details regarding Canada's participation are still being finalized.
The board aims to oversee a new Palestinian government and disarm Hamas, with Carney stressing the need for unimpeded humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Discussions on Trump's plans will take place at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has indicated his participation, while the European Commission has not yet responded to its invitation.

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