Canada's decision not to join Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" has been welcomed by human rights groups, who view it as a rejection of a plan that would undermine Palestinian self-determination.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims expressed relief at Canada's exclusion from the board, saying it is no longer welcome and that its participation would have given the body "undeserved legitimacy". The group emphasized that at a time when Gaza is experiencing mass war crimes and humanitarian disasters, Canada should be committed to upholding international law and human rights.
Similarly, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East criticized Carney's potential involvement, stating that it would send mixed messages about Trump's efforts. They advocated for principled opposition to the US president's plans, particularly those aimed at imposing his vision on Palestinians without giving them a say in their own future.
The Board of Peace has been met with criticism from Palestinians and human rights groups due to its composition, which includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who faces arrest warrants for alleged war crimes. The group argues that the plan does not address the needs of those affected by conflict in Gaza and instead prioritizes a US-led agenda that disregards Palestinian aspirations.
The announcement comes after Carney made comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos suggesting that the US-led world order was facing a moment of "rupture" amid coercion and threats. Trump responded by warning Carney that Canada relies on the US, which has led to increased tensions between the two countries.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims expressed relief at Canada's exclusion from the board, saying it is no longer welcome and that its participation would have given the body "undeserved legitimacy". The group emphasized that at a time when Gaza is experiencing mass war crimes and humanitarian disasters, Canada should be committed to upholding international law and human rights.
Similarly, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East criticized Carney's potential involvement, stating that it would send mixed messages about Trump's efforts. They advocated for principled opposition to the US president's plans, particularly those aimed at imposing his vision on Palestinians without giving them a say in their own future.
The Board of Peace has been met with criticism from Palestinians and human rights groups due to its composition, which includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who faces arrest warrants for alleged war crimes. The group argues that the plan does not address the needs of those affected by conflict in Gaza and instead prioritizes a US-led agenda that disregards Palestinian aspirations.
The announcement comes after Carney made comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos suggesting that the US-led world order was facing a moment of "rupture" amid coercion and threats. Trump responded by warning Carney that Canada relies on the US, which has led to increased tensions between the two countries.
I mean, gotta respect Canada's stance on this one. It's not like they're anti-Israel or anything, but it's clear they see through the politics of Trump's Board of Peace. Those war crime warrants against Netanyahu are a major red flag, and to have him on the board is just, like, totally unacceptable. And let's be real, Canada knows that Palestinian self-determination isn't up for debate – it's a fundamental human right. So, yeah, I'm glad they're taking a stand against this whole thing. It's not always easy to navigate complex global politics, but it looks like Canada is doing the right thing here 
. I mean, who gets to decide peace? It should be the people affected, you know? Not some shady board with people like Netanyahu on it 
. And Carney's comments at Davos were super sketchy too - like, what even is that? 
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. We need more countries standing up for what's right and less ones getting caught in the US-led mess 
. Canada's got some guts for making this move - let's see how it plays out 
, this is a no-brainer. I mean, come on, can't you see that Trump's "Board of Peace" plan is just a thinly veiled attempt to impose his own brand of chaos on the world? I mean, Netanyahu's involvement alone should be enough to raise some serious red flags 
. And let's not forget, the guy has arrest warrants out for him. Like, what even is this board supposed to do, exactly? 
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Especially when there are actual human rights issues to address, like the ones happening in Gaza. At least Canada's showing some semblance of moral courage 
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and the fact that he's even being considered for this role is just insane. canada did the right thing by not joining, it shows they're not going to fall for trump's propaganda. and honestly, who needs a board of peace when we have actual human rights organizations doing all the work? 
let's focus on real solutions to conflicts in gaza, not some made-up panel led by trump 
. Honestly, I'm kinda glad they dodged that bullet! The whole idea seems super shady imo 
. And let's be real, the US has no business trying to dictate how Palestinians should live their lives 
. Can't they just focus on solving problems in Gaza instead of trying to impose their own vision? 
Can you imagine having Netanyahu's face staring at you every day? 
It's just not right. And lets be real, Gazas been through hell lately and we should be doing everything we can to help the people there, not just sitting on our hands waiting for some peace plan to magically appear. Plus, Canada's got a rep for being all about being neutral and peaceful, so it's pretty refreshing to see them stick to that.
and can we talk about how trump is just trying to impose his own agenda on palestinians without even listening to them? 
like, what about their rights and futures? 
carney's just trying 2 do the rite thang but its all about politics n not really abt makin a diff in peoples lives 
I mean, can you imagine if they had joined that Board of Peace? It would've been like giving the green light for Trump's super questionable plans for the Middle East. And let's be real, having Netanyahu on that board is just shady. I'm all about peaceful resolutions and human rights, so it's awesome to see Canada taking a stand against this kind of stuff. 
It's not perfect, but at least they're not playing into Trump's hands. Fingers crossed the world will learn to prioritize peace and understanding over politics as usual 
. Netanyahu's on it? Like, how can you expect anyone to take a peace plan seriously when the guy who's supposed to be leading negotiations is basically under indictment for war crimes? 
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meanwhile ppl r dyin in gaza n its like we r just standin by watching 
i mean whats the diff between canadian ppl & american ppl eh? they both got da same kinda attitude