Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to travel to Germany later this week to attend the prestigious Munich Security Conference, as Canada endeavors to revise its defense strategy. Carney’s official itinerary indicates that he will depart for Munich on Wednesday and remain in Germany until Sunday. The Munich Security Conference convenes world leaders to deliberate on significant defense issues, particularly against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump’s disruptive actions that challenge the global order.
Earlier this year, Trump instigated the forced capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and raised concerns by suggesting the potential military annexation of Greenland from Denmark, thereby jeopardizing the NATO military alliance. The Munich Security Conference organizers have published a report drawing from Carney’s recent address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he advocated for middle powers to unite against economic coercion by major powers.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney is set to engage with corporate executives during his stay in Munich to attract investments in Canada’s crucial mineral, energy, and technology sectors.