G7 summit opens in Canada
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After months of preparation, the G7 summit kicks off today in Kananaskis, Alta., a three-day summit that will see the popular wilderness destination locked down and the surrounding region play host to global leaders,
PM Modi, who is on a three-nation tour, will arrive in Calgary from Cyprus at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Although his office hasn’t yet released his itinerary for today, the “bilateral sit-down,” which currently slated to take place at 9 a.m. MT, “comes as Canada and the U.S. work toward a new agreement on trade and security but have yet to produce a deal,” as Global News points out.
A fixed-wing civilian aircraft travelled into restricted air space above Kananaskis on Sunday, according to a news release from the G7 Integrated Safety and Security Group.
Carney also invited leaders of non-member countries to the summit, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which sparked a protest in Ottawa on Saturday. The RCMP has accused agents of Modi's government of playing a role in "widespread violence" in Canada.
Leaders from the Group of Seven nations begin annual talks on Monday amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East that add to global economic uncertainty, as host Canada tries to avoid a clash with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings.
As President Donald Trump arrives in Canada to meet with world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, his key priorities threaten to be overshadowed by the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Trump arrived in Calgary on Air Force One shortly after 8:30 p.m. local time, and travelled to the Kananaskis summit site by helicopter. It's his first time in Canada since he attended the last G7 summit in Charlevoix, Que. in 2018.
Security is tight in Kananaskis, Alta., for the fast-approaching 2025 G7 Summit. On the road to the controlled access zone, locals and employees outline how they're seeing the security measures play out.
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CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in AlbertaCanadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings.