Prime Minister Justin Carney addressed international media on Thursday, condemning the use of economic instruments by major powers to further national agendas. His remarks came amid growing concerns over trade restrictions, sanctions and financial manipulations that destabilise global supply chains. Carney framed these tactics as a resurgence of an “old world order” that he argued is no longer compatible with how Canada engages on the world stage._2_Carney highlighted the mechanisms at play, citing examples of targeted asset freezes, selective tariffs and bilateral agreements that bypass multilateral norms. He warned that such actions create uneven playing fields and can coerce smaller economies into choosing sides. The prime minister urged the international community to uphold transparent, rules‑based trade, stressing that Canada would resist any pressure to abandon its commitments to open markets._3_While critiquing economic coercion, Carney reaffirmed Canada’s support for Greenland’s strategic significance and its partnership within NATO. He noted that Greenland’s ice‑sheet stability and emerging ports are vital to North Atlantic security. The Canadian government plans to enhance collaboration through joint exercises, intelligence sharing and infrastructural assistance to reinforce collective defence capabilities