U.K. Prime Minister to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he arrives in London on Monday, March 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Ottawa between June 14 and 15 ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta next week.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the visit this morning.
An itinerary for the visit has not been released yet.
Carney last met with Starmer in London in March during his first international trip as Canada's prime minister.
This comes at a time when Canada looks to strengthen trade and security ties with European allies.
The G7 summit, beginning in Kananaskis, Alta next week, is set to welcome the leaders of several non-member countries including India, Ukraine and Mexico.
David Baxter, The Canadian Press
This report was first published by The Canadian Press on June 11, 2025.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
National Post
an hour ago
- National Post
Canada's Couche-Tard says U.S. store divestment plan clears path for Seven & i deal
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said several potential buyers have made proposals to acquire convenience stores in the U.S. that overlap with Seven & i Holdings Co., showing progress toward a deal that could help the Canadian retailer win regulatory approval for its proposal to buy its Japanese rival. Article content The two agreed earlier this year to discuss the potential divestment of more than 2,000 stores in the U.S. and seek out interested parties in order to address concerns by Seven & i over a merger being blocked by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Couche-Tard also pushed back against any parallels to the failed $24.6 billion merger of grocery chains Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. Article content Article content Seven & i, which operates 7-Eleven, Speedway and Sunoco stores, has pushed back against Couche-Tard's unsolicited ¥7.39 trillion ($51.3 billion) takeover proposal and is overhauling its business under new Chief Executive Officer Stephen Dacus to raise its value. Despite the resistance, Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K, has advanced discussions by securing a non-disclosure agreement two months ago to gain access to financial information and potentially raise its bid. Article content Article content 'We have received multiple indicative proposals from highly experienced and credible buyers,' Couche-Tard said on a website it set up to explain its proposal to buy Seven & i. 'We believe the actionable, strong and broad level of interest so far clearly demonstrates that we have several clear paths to consummate the required divestitures and complete the transaction.' Article content Several private equity firms have shown strong interest in buying the assets, Filipe Da Silva, Couche-Tard's chief financial officer, said in March. Article content Couche-Tard also addressed some concerns over a potential merger by highlighting the differences between its proposal and the scuppered combination of Kroger and Albertsons. The FTC blocked the deal on antitrust grounds last year, saying that the divestiture plan was insufficient; Seven & i cited this as a high-risk factor for getting a deal with Couche-Tard approved. Article content 'The convenience store industry in the U.S. is highly fragmented and competitive,' Couche-Tard said. 'The combination of Couche-Tard and Seven & i results in a business with less than 13% of U.S. convenience stores.' Article content The Canadian retailer also reiterated that it has put 'forth a compelling reverse termination fee' in the event of a transaction not going through.
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Alberta man celebrates second scratch and win lottery win this year
A Lethbridge man is celebrating his second big win on a scratch and win ticket this year. James Hill won $200,000 on a $10 scratch ticket he purchased in February, and now he's won $100,000 on a Poker Lotto scratch ticket. Hill says it took him a minute to believe what he saw when he scanned the ticket. 'I couldn't read the screen at first,' he said in a Thursday news release. 'I had to scan it three times and then have the cashier scan it for me again.' Hill says after his first scratch and win success he had hoped to purchase a new vehicle and put what was left over into savings. This time around he says he's going to put the money in the bank and 'just relax.' Hill bought his winning ticket from the Circle K on Highlands Road in Lethbridge. He won by matching all five cards drawn on the May 14 nightly draw – the queen of spades, four of clubs, seven of clubs, ace of diamonds and seven of diamonds.
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Quebec senator introduces bill to protect Gatineau Park
A new bill has been introduced in the Senate to establish greater ecological protections of Gatineau Park. Independent Quebec Senator Rosa Galvez introduced Bill S-229, An Act to amend the National Capital Act (Gatineau Park) on Tuesday. It is currently at second reading in the Senate. The bill was drafted with input from Liberal MP for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi Sophie Chatel. The bill was first introduced last fall but died on the order paper when the 2025 federal election was called. 'Only 7.6 per cent of the Outaouais region and less than 9 per cent of the Ottawa River watershed are currently protected,' Galvez said in a news release. 'The protection of Gatineau Park is essential for Canada to meet its goal of protecting 30 per cent of lands by 2030, as outlined in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.' Chatel called Gatineau Park 'one of the great natural treasures of the Outaouais' region. 'A place for hiking, running, skiing, biking, and swimming in every season. It is at the heart of our regional identity. This bill is about protecting that legacy. It is time to act, so that future generations can continue to enjoy this space and help protect the biodiversity it sustains,' she said. According to the text of the current bill, it aims to establish the boundaries of Gatineau Park, prioritize the ecological integrity of the park in its management by the National Capital Commission (NCC), prohibit the sale of public lands located within the park, with certain exceptions, and authorize the creation of regulations to oversee activities in the park and set corresponding fees. It also seeks to strengthen consultation and collaboration between the NCC, the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation and neighbouring municipalities and promote the use of services from businesses and workers of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation for maintenance and conservation activities in Gatineau Park. 'It is essential to protect our green spaces for future generations,' said Chief Jean-Guy Whiteduck, of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Band Council. 'This bill not only aims to preserve the ecological integrity of the precious Gatineau Park; it also honours our connection to the land, which is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation. I support MP Sophie Chatel and Senator Rosa Galvez in this initiative, which aligns with the core values of our community. This bill reflects our collective responsibility to safeguard this unique environment for ourselves and for future generations.' According to the NCC, Gatineau Park is the largest green space in the National Capital Region, covering 7.7 per cent of its total area. It receives more than 2.6 million visitors per year, making it the second-most visited park in Canada, behind Banff National Park in Alberta. The NCC says on its website that Gatineau Park used to have distinct periods of high visitor traffic and low visitor traffic, which gave wildlife and the natural ecosystem time to grow. But the park has been busier in all seasons in recent years, which has led to impacts on the soil, plants, and wildlife. 'Preserving Gatineau Park for future generations is a collective responsibility. You can support the Park's conservation mission by being a responsible user, and by getting involved,' the NCC says.
