U.S.–Canada Relations

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing domestic backlash after appearing to shift his stance on the war with Iran — while he and other leaders urged de‑escalation and affirmed Iranians should not be allowed nuclear weapons, Carney told Australian audiences Canada “can never categorically rule out participation” in a U.S.–Israeli campaign and also criticized “hegemons” acting without respect for international norms. Critics from Conservative and New Democratic parties called his messaging inconsistent and dangerous, scholars said he’s been “all over the place,” and a retired major‑general argued Canada would likely avoid direct involvement unless a NATO Article 5 trigger occurred.