‘Massive undertaking': G7 Leaders' Summit security team shares safety plan

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2 days ago

With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe.
With less than two weeks before the G7 Leaders' Summit, the RCMP and its partners in the Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG) are outlining security operations planned in Kananaskis, Calgary and Banff.
'Residents of the Bow Valley will notice an increased presence of police and Canadian Armed Forces personnel, vehicles and aircraft in and around Summit locations. This will continue leading up to and during the event. Rest assured, our presence is not intended to be disruptive—it is designed to be visible, accessible and focused on ensuring everyone's safety,' said Chief Superintendent David Hall with the RCMP and the ISSG's event security director.
Restriction and protest zones
Controlled access zone in the Kananaskis Valley: https://rcmp.ca/en/g7/controlled-access-zone-and-air-restrictions
Air restrictions: https://rcmp.ca/en/g7/controlled-access-zone-and-air-restrictions#s3
Hiking trails and campsites: https://albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/news-events/2025-g7-leaders-summit-in-kananaskis/
Protest zones in Calgary: https://www.calgary.ca/cps/community-programs-and-resources/protesting-in-calgary.html
Protest zone in Banff: https://rcmp.ca/en/g7/news/2025/05/establishment-g7-designated-demonstration-zones
With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe.
With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe.
Rehearsals
Calgary Police, RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs and the Canadian Armed Forces are rehearsing various scenarios, like mass protest arrests and riots, motorcade processions, assassination attempts and wildfire evacuations.
'Our detailed planning and readiness exercises have prepared us to respond swiftly and effectively to situations that may arise,' said Brigadier General L.W. Rutland, commander of Joint Task Force Cadence.
With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe.
With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe.
Reporting suspicious activity
If you think someone's actions may pose a risk related to the summit, contact the Combined Intelligence Group immediately.
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
'If someone hears something that concerns them, whether it's about a protester or they saw something suspicious, we need to hear that. That's the real ask to the community; if you're concerned, we'll be concerned, so let us know,' said Hall.