G7 summit updates: More road closures, motorcades Danielle Smith to greet world leaders
Top political leaders will gather in Kananaskis until June 17, marking a half-century of international co-operation among some of the world's most-advanced economies.
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The event has resulted in a few new road closures in Calgary effective Sunday, while a limited-access security zone around the summit site has been in place since last week. Police are also reminding all road user to be mindful of motorcades and to heed officers' instructions.
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The main venue, the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, is touting an authentic Alberta experience for summit attendees.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Calgary members of the Ukrainian community during his visit to Alberta, while his team is working on arrangements for him to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the summit.
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Meanwhile, Trump himself is seen by some observers as a diplomatic wild card, and experts are offering advice for Prime Minister Mark Carney on how to handle things.
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Matters on the agenda for world leaders will be divided into three major areas of discussion:
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Peace and security, foreign interference and transnational crime, and wildfire response;
Critical mineral supply chains and economic growth through artificial intelligence and quantum computing;
Private investment for stronger infrastructure, creation of good-paying jobs, and business success through dynamic markets.
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Other topics up for discussion include the war in Ukraine and the creation of reliable global coalitions.
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Follow Postmedia Calgary's continuing coverage of the 2025 G7 leaders' summit. Our reporters and photographers are on site in Kananaskis and Banff for the duration of the event to bring you all the latest until the final statements and beyond. Our team is also keeping tabs on related events happening in Calgary.
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