UN Security Council defeat combined with Chinese charges for detained Canadians marks a major blow.

The rules-based order is giving way to a great power struggle. Can Canada chart a new path?

Canada has been competing against Norway and Ireland for one of two rotating Security Council seats.

Marc-Andre Blanchard wouldn't say whether Chinese anger over the Meng Wanzhou case could impact Canada's bid for a rotating seat on the UN Security Council.

The Prime Minister's Office announced the cancellation Sunday evening, less than 24 hours before Trudeau was scheduled to fly to Barbados where he was expected to pitch Caribbean leaders on why Canada should get a seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Canada faces stiff competition from Norway and Ireland for the two temporary seats on the most powerful UN body, which will be the subject of a June vote for a two-year term starting next year.

When it comes to Canada's bid for a seat on the UN Security Council, it seems officials have been sizing up their competition.