7 h. ago G7 world leaders arrive in Alberta amid Middle East crisis and global tariff uncertainty

On many issues including trade and the Israel-Hamas war, the G7 summit is like a game of tug-of-war

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10 h. ago Protesters, airplane watchers gather in Alberta as leaders head to G7

As the leaders were scheduled to arrive Sunday hundreds of protesters from several different groups rallied in front of Calgary City Hall, with many carrying anti-Trump messages.

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15 h. ago U.K. PM Starmer in Ottawa to talk trade, Middle East conflict with Carney ahead of G7

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney today before the two leaders leave for the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta. He will meet Carney this morning in his West Block office on Parliament Hill before both leaders fly separately to Calgary. Last night, Starmer had […]

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15 h. ago Carney’s task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta, analysts say Canada’s most important goal will be to keep the G7 from falling apart — even if that means not issuing a joint statement. “Keeping this informal international organization together […]

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38 h. ago British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta. The summit starts Sunday against a backdrop of mounting tensions and violence in the Middle East triggered by Israel’s attack on Iranian missile and nuclear sites on Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is hosting the […]

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56 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in Alberta for G7

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit in Kananaskis.

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58 h. ago Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi's approval ratings climb while Premier Danielle Smith's drop slightly: Leger poll

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi’s approval ratings have climbed back up, with just three percentage points separating him and Premier Danielle Smith who continues to lead, according to a May 2025 Leger poll. The poll released on Thursday said Smith’s approval ratings have dropped by 2 percentage points since January, but continues to be the […]

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8 d. ago Canada focusing on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting: Carney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the G7 leaders’ summit later this month in Alberta will see Canada seeking agreements in three key areas. Carney released a statement today saying Canada’s top priority will be strengthening global peace and security, which includes countering foreign interference and transnational crime, as well as improving responses to […]

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1 week ago Energy Meets AI: Calgary Executive Breakfast to Shape Alberta’s Digital Future

CALGARY, Alberta — On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, more than 100 senior leaders from Alberta’s energy, AI, cloud, and infrastructure sectors will gather at Platform Calgary for the Energy & AI Data Centre Executive Breakfast – a curated leadership session launching Calgary Stampede week with a bold focus on Alberta’s emergence as a global AI […]

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2 w. ago Strong action will be taken for planes, drones violating G7 no

CALGARY — The RCMP says air restrictions will be in place in two main areas during the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta this June and officials will make sure that no unwanted drones or aircraft enter airspace. Sgt. Mark Basanta from RCMP Protective Operations said the no-fly zones will include both the Calgary International […]

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2 w. ago Varcoe: As Trump and OPEC leader come to Alberta, energy markets 'hanging on their words'

The combination of trade action and OPEC production increases have reduced prices for benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude into the low US$60-a-barrel range this spring

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2 w. ago Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the G7 leaders’ summit next month in Alberta but she hasn’t decided yet if she’ll attend. At her morning press briefing, Sheinbaum said Prime Minister Mark Carney extended the invitation to the upcoming summit in Kananaskis, Alta. in their first call, […]

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2 w. ago Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, calls 3 byelections where NDP leader and separatist leader to run

Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, has called three provincial byelections that will take place on June 23. NDP Leader, Naheed Nenshi, is expected to be among the candidates.

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3 w. ago The last time G7 leaders landed in Alberta: Golf, tennis and hello, Bono?

When the G7 leaders land in Alberta next month, they may well find time to enjoy a bit of our fresh mountain air. That was certainly the case in 2002 — the last time Kananaskis hosted the world’s most powerful leaders for a summit. There was time for golf, tennis, morning jogs and even a […]

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