In wide-ranging speech on foreign affairs, Singh says Trump must be disinvited from Canada-hosted G7 « Canada’s NDP
MONTREAL—In a speech on foreign affairs and international cooperation at the Conseil Des Relations Internationales de Montreal (CORIM), NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said American President Donald Trump must be disinvited from the G7 meeting to be held at Kananaskis, Alberta in June.
“Why would we invite someone who threatens our sovereignty and economic well-being? Why would we invite someone who threatens the economic well-being of allies and threatens the world’s stability? Why would we allow a convicted criminal into our country?” Singh asked.
“Instead, Canada’s turn as host of the G7 should be a summit on how the world can work together to resist Donald Trump.”
Singh laid out a vision that would restore Canada’s role in the world – a notable and influential role through our commitment to a ruled-base order, international diplomacy, peacekeeping, multilateralism and international aid. Singh committed to building stronger alliances with allies who share our values, to investing in international aid, in improvement to equipment and working conditions of our Canadian Armed Forces and in protecting Canada’s Arctic sovereignty.
“This week marks three years since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine—a stark reminder of the price of unchecked aggression. Each new headline warns of shifting global power structures, where falsehoods can spread like wildfire, and where alliances are tested by the rise of authoritarianism,” said Singh.
“We are roughly one month into Donald Trump’s presidency, and we are seeing a reshaping of the global order, and a less safe and stable world. In less than a month, he cozied up to dictators like Vladimir Putin, while calling our ally President Zelensky a dictator. What do you call a guy who threatens his allies including with the use of military force, spreads disinformation, proclaims he is above the law, and fires anyone who won’t do what he says – even those in law enforcement and the military? A fascist. We must remain steadfast in defending our own sovereignty and standing in solidarity with those around the world who resist oppression.”
Singh said the way forward is to resist, unite, and persist.
Canada must resist any attempt to undermine its sovereignty, sell off its resources or dismantle Canadian identity and values. Unite as Canadians. And persist in turbulent times – offering hope to a world that urgently needs it.