Canada will 'never participate' in Iran offensive, Mark Carney says
Mar 11th 2026
Mark Carney, the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor, said Canada would "never participate" in an offensive against Iran, a personal remark that does not change official government authority over military commitments.
- Mark Carney made the remark in a personal capacity and is a former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.
- Carney is not a Canadian government official, so his statement does not constitute official policy.
- Decisions to commit Canadian forces are made by the federal government and Parliament, not by private citizens or former officials.
- Canada cut diplomatic ties with Iran in 2012 and continues to impose sanctions on Tehran.
- Any future Canadian military involvement would normally require formal political approval and alignment with allies such as NATO or coalition partners.