G7 Wrap: How Mark Carney and Canada Outclassed A Sickly Trump and Took the G7’s Wheel to Redefine Global Democracy

Trump bailed, America failed - Canada now calmly leads the free world into a new era.

June 19, 2025

Well, that escalated diplomatically.

This week’s G7 summit in Alberta was supposed to be a disaster. Everyone expected drama from Donald Trump, tantrums over tariffs, more Putin-fluffing, and some deeply unstable rhetoric about Ukraine. We got all of that — and still, Canada managed to pull off what might be the most consequential and symbolic reset of the G7 in years.

Because while Trump was busy slurring through pressers and fleeing to Washington mid-summit (more on that below), Mark Carney quietly stepped into the global spotlight. He didn’t just host the G7 — he led it.

And if you blinked, you may have missed it: Canada just became the anchor of the free world.

Carney the Closer: How Canada Kept the G7 From Imploding

It’s hard to overstate what Carney pulled off here. With Trump threatening to blow up the summit, as he did in 2018, Canada ditched the “single communiqué” model. It pivoted to smart, targeted mini-agreements: one on AI governance, another on quantum innovation, and a key deal on critical minerals — all signed before a visibly unwell Trump could derail them.

Then, when Trump tried to brush off Canada’s trade proposals as “too complex,” Carney responded with a rhetorical killshot:

“Complexity is in the eye of the beholder.”
Translation: “We read the fine print, Donny. You just color with crayons.”

Even Trump’s own people admitted Carney’s one-on-one meeting with him early in the summit “had them feeling positive.” Hours later, Trump ghosted the event and flew back to Washington. Coincidence? Not a chance. He saw who the real grown-up in the room was.

Trump Storms Out, G6 Leaders Breathe a Sigh of Relief

Trump’s early exit was portrayed as “urgent diplomacy” due to the Escalating tensions in the Middle East. But let’s be honest: he was losing control of the agenda. Allies were rolling their eyes. Carney, Starmer, and Macron were actually getting things done — and it didn’t involve selling out Ukraine or kissing Putin’s ring.

After Trump left, something magical happened:
The remaining G6 leaders locked arms, met with Zelenskyy, and pushed through major Ukraine support packages. Canada led the charge with $2 billion in military aid, $2.3 billion in reconstruction loans, and new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet.

Meanwhile, Trump skipped Zelenskyy entirely and floated re-inviting Russia and China into the G7. (No, really. He actually said that.)

It’s not just unhinged — it’s un-American.

Even long-time G7 observers admitted it: Trump’s absence improved the summit.

“On the whole, I think it’s a good thing,” said G7 veteran John Kirton.

That’s diplomatic speak for: “We got more done without the toddler in the room.”

Canada’s Quiet Masterclass in Diplomacy

While Trump ran away from the hard stuff, Carney was signing bilateral wins with almost everyone:

• 🤝 India: After a rocky year, Canada and India agreed to restore diplomatic services and deepen digital and critical mineral cooperation.

• 🇲🇽 Mexico: Carney and President Claudia Sheinbaum aligned ahead of next year’s North American trade review.

• 🇬🇧 U.K.: Restarting post-Brexit trade talks with Starmer — the new “Beef and Cheese” deal may soon be on the menu.

• 🇪🇺 EU: Joint initiatives on rare earths, AI governance, and green tech with Europe and Japan.

Every meeting reinforced the same message: Canada is here to lead with like-minded partners, whether or not the United States is involved.

Carney to Trump: No, We Won’t Betray Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Alberta to rally support, and it was Canada that showed up big. Carney met him personally, led the charge on sanctions and financing, and refused to be strong-armed by Trump’s “settle the war” pressure campaign.

“Support will be unwavering until we get a just peace for Ukraine,” Carney declared.

Contrast that with Trump’s team blocking a G7-wide statement of support for Ukraine and opposing stronger sanctions. Trump wanted Ukraine to settle — Carney made sure democracy didn’t.

Canada’s New Role: Leading the Free World (Because Someone Has To)

Let’s face it: Trump’s America has abdicated leadership of the democratic world.

He slapped allies with tariffs, told NATO to pay up or shut up, and openly supports autocrats. At this G7, he nearly tanked the summit again — except this time, Canada was ready.

Carney’s steady hand, clear values, and coalition-building have made him what the U.S. used to be: a global anchor. In fact, Canada’s G7 performance had foreign officials whispering that Carney might be the new Macron, the new Merkel — maybe even the new Roosevelt.

Meanwhile, Trump was dropping papers, forgetting names, and trying to edit communiqués to soften language on Russia. It’s clear the world is done humoring him.

Final Thought: We Don’t Need America to Lead the G7 Anymore

After Alberta, it’s painfully obvious: the G7 can function without Trump, maybe even thrive. Allies coordinated, Ukraine was supported, and trade progress was made — all of which occurred after Trump left.

Should the U.S. be removed from the G7? Not yet. But if Trump keeps acting like a Russian proxy with nuclear codes, the conversation will happen. Behind closed doors, it already is.

For now, the rest of the world is moving on, and Canada is steering the ship.

Let that sink in.