Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Canada would stand firmly against any attempt by the United States to acquire Greenland by force, responding to renewed rhetoric from President Donald Trump about the strategically important Arctic territory.
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Carney emphasized that Greenland’s future is not for outside powers to decide, making clear that the issue rests solely with the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. He underscored that sovereignty and self-determination are non-negotiable principles for Canada and its allies.
“The future of Greenland is a decision for Greenland and for the kingdom of Denmark,” Carney said, rejecting any suggestion that pressure or coercion could play a role in determining the island’s status.
He framed Canada’s position within the context of NATO, noting that Denmark is a fellow alliance member and that Canada’s commitments under the treaty are firm. Carney stressed that Canada’s partnership with Denmark is unwavering.
“Our obligations under Article 5 and Article 2 of NATO stand,” he said, referring to the alliance’s collective defense clause and its commitment to democratic values, sovereignty, and peaceful relations.
Carney added that Canada stands “fully squared behind” Denmark, signaling that Ottawa would view any aggressive move toward Greenland as a serious breach of alliance norms and international stability.
The remarks mark one of the clearest statements yet from a NATO leader pushing back against Trump’s long-standing interest in Greenland, reinforcing that any change to the island’s status would require consent—not confrontation.[/read]