Carney: Canada will never participate in the war on Iran

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada will not participate in the ongoing war against Iran, emphasizing that his country is not part of the military operations led by the United States and Israel, and will not join them at any stage.
Carney's statements came during a session in the House of Commons of Canada, after he decided to amend his agenda and attend the question period, amid increasing criticism from opposition MPs for his absence from parliamentary discussions related to the war in the Middle East.
The Prime Minister said that Canada's position is clear and based on supporting international efforts aimed at preventing Iran from developing a military nuclear program or supporting what Ottawa describes as terrorist activities in the region. However, he stressed at the same time that Canada is not a party to the military attack launched by the United States and Israel on Iran, and will never participate in it.
During the session, Bloc Québécois leader Yves‑François Blanchet raised the issue of the war, criticizing the Prime Minister and demanding that he clarify the Canadian government's vision regarding the rapid developments in the Middle East. Blanchet mocked Carney's frequent foreign visits, saying he "travels the world like Marco Polo".
Blanchet asked the Prime Minister to inform Parliament of Canada's position on the crisis and whether there is a shared vision with European leaders to deal with the military escalation.
Carney responded that he had made contacts with a number of G7 leaders, including US President Donald Trump, confirming that the talks focused on coordinating positions among allies and working to find a diplomatic path that contributes to de-escalation in the region.
He added that discussions with Western leaders aim to ensure regional stability and prevent the expansion of the conflict, pointing to the importance of maintaining the security of international navigation in vital maritime passages.
Later in the day, the Prime Minister's office announced that Carney had a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the two leaders exchanged views on the military escalation in the Middle East.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's office, both sides condemned the Iranian attacks targeting civilians, and emphasized the need to maintain the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important maritime routes for transporting oil and gas in the world.
The two leaders also agreed to enhance coordination among G7 partners and remain in close contact to follow up on the crisis developments and work to prevent the expansion of the conflict.
Carney had faced criticism from opposition MPs for his absence from a parliamentary debate on the war that the government itself had called for earlier. Both Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Defense Minister David McGuinty participated in that debate, while the Prime Minister was absent due to other commitments listed in his agenda.