CNBC Daily Open: No path to peace — yet: Trudeau
By Leonie Kidd
Published on April 23, 2026.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made his first comments about the conflict in the Middle East, where he believes international financial institutions are inadequate to respond to modern-day issues. His comments come against the backdrop of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The fragility of the extended ceasefire is also keeping markets on edge, contributing to choppy trading in Asia.
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