In a filmed address delivered upon his return to Quebec City on Thursday, Carney—who also attended the World Economic Forum in Switzerland—firmly stated: “Canada does not live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian.”

Carney had warned of a "rupture" in the world order in a headline-making speech.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump comment that “Canada lives because of the United States” on Thursday by saying Canada thrives because of Canadian values.

Trump made the threat in a social media post as tensions rise between the US and its northern neighbour.