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Carney Set to Make the Case for Multilateralism at United Nations Event
Carney will join leaders at a multilateralism summit and co-authored an op-ed saying global cooperation is now a practical necessity.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will miss a Monday event at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City due to air traffic control technical issues but is expected to arrive later tonight.
Carney has emerged as a coalition builder promoting 'shared interests, and occasionally shared values, rather than shared institutions,' a stance that appears to irritate President Donald Trump.
Earlier Monday, Trump claimed a 'massive Deal' to purchase potash from Belarus will offer lower prices than Canadian imports. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer questioned Canada's 'sovereignty shtick' regarding potential European Union status.
Canada's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations David Lametti will speak in Carney's place at the Partners for Multilateralism summit with European Council President António Costa and Kenya's President William Ruto.
Carney is expected to attend a discussion on the two-state solution in the Middle East on Tuesday and meet with global business leaders. Trump is set to address the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly the same day.