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‘Sip like a world leader': G7-inspired cocktails offered at Kananaskis hotel
One of the hotels that hosted world leaders during the recent G7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis is now offering cocktails inspired by the international event. The Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge says its G7 cocktail series will start on Canada Day with the sale of Cabane à Sucre – AKA 'The Carney' – at the hotel's Blacktail Bar. The drink is a maple-forward take on an old fashioned, finished with smoked ice and Canadian bitters. Cabane à Sucre – AKA 'The Carney' – at the hotel's Blacktail Bar. Cabane à Sucre – AKA 'The Carney.' (Supplied/Press and Post) The hotel will offer a different cocktail inspired by a G7 nation each month through February 2026. August will honour France with the sale of La Fille en Rose – a bright floral martini – followed by Germany's Berliner Sommer in September – a crisp beer cocktail with raspberry and dill. La Fille en Rose – a bright floral martini – and the Berliner Sommer – a crisp beer cocktail with raspberry and dill La Fille en Rose – a bright floral martini. (Supplied/Press and Post) 'Hosting the G7 Summit was a huge moment for our team, and we wanted to mark it with something meaningful — something that honours each G7 nation that visited us,' said general manager Liz Hovey-Smith in a news release. 'It was a true honour to share these cocktails with world leaders onsite. Now we're inviting everyone to stand in their footsteps, take in the mountain views and sip like a world leader.' The Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge says its G7 cocktail series will start on Canada Day The Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge's G7 cocktail series starts on Canada Day 2025. (Supplied/Press and Post) The 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit was held in Kananaskis from June 15 to 17.
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Carney greets non-G7 leaders at Alberta summit, including India's Modi, after pledging $2B in aid to Ukraine
Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? It's the last day of the Group of Seven (G7) nations summit in Kananaskis, Alta. Today will see official visits from leaders of several countries who aren't part of the G7, including India, Ukraine and Mexico. U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly bowed out of the annual summit early, returning to Washington yesterday as Israel and Iran stand on the brink of possible war. Before he left, Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to pursue a new trade deal within 30 days. Katie Simpson (new window) Liquid diplomacy, one of the G7-inspired cocktails at Blacktail Bar at thePomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge Pomery. The $50 sharing cocktail includes Cocchi Americano Bianco, Lilllet Blanc, Dalwhinnie 15 Scotch whiskey, Mosselland Gold Cat riesling, Shin premium yuzu wine, Henry of Pelham riesling ice wine, Taylor Fladgate Golden Age 50 year Tawny Port and acid adjusted red delicious apple juice. (Courtesy Blacktail Bar) Photo: (Courtesy Blacktail Bar) These were some of the options presented to G7 leaders during the social program on the first night of the summit, by the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge's Blacktail Bar. The eight-cocktail menu was inspired by each G7 nation, plus one for the collective. The drinks will also be available to the public, with different ones rolled out over the summer, once the summit wraps and business returns to normal. The Canadian cocktail will be featured first. The Cabane à Sucre, also known as the Carney, is meant to be a maple-forward old fashioned, with smoked ice and Canadian bitters. According to a menu obtained by CBC News, the Carney includes maple taffy, Canadian aromatic bitters and smoked ice. It can be made with 45-year-old whiskey from the Canadian Club Chronicles for $65, or a 15-year sherry cask from the Canadian Club Invitation series for $25. La Fille En Rose will be released next; that's the French-inspired floral martini. According to the menu, it will also sell for $25 and features rose-infused Grey Goose vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, yellow chartreuse, and pomegranate cocktail air. There is no cocktail specifically inspired by U.S. President Donald Trump, with organizers aware he abstains from alcohol. There had been plans to roll out a non-alcoholic aloha colada in a pineapple cup during the summit itself, but that did not come to fruition. The American-inspired cocktail is called the Graceland. According to the menu, it consists of bacon-washed, 12-year Crown Royal Reserve whisky, Revel Stoke peanut butter whisky, Giffard Banane du Bresil liqueur, toasted breadcrumbs and fresh smoke. A taste of Graceland can be yours for $22. Europe preparing stronger sanctions on Russia: Macron John Paul Tasker (new window) Macron also signalled there has been some progress on Ukraine among the G7 leaders. The common position that is emerging is to say, 'We need to strengthen sanctions.' He said the Europeans are preparing much stronger sanctions than the U.S. has imposed. There is also very close co-ordination with Canada, Japan and the U.K. on that issue, he said. As noted below, Canada released details of its Ukrainian aid and sanctions package earlier today. In our view, this has changed the situation because it will allow us to bring Russia back to the negotiating table, as [U.S.] President Trump has been demanding, he said. Carney to meet with UN secretary general Michael Woods (new window) Mark Carney is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary General António Guterres in the next hour. Guterres is here to participate in today's session about energy security. The two men know each other. In 2019, Guterres appointed Carney to be the UN's special envoy on climate action and finance. We're told things are running a little behind schedule today — by about an hour. Carney is also scheduled to meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva shortly. Carney announces series of new supports for Ukraine John Paul Tasker (new window) Standing next to a solemn Zelenskyy, Carney announced a series of new measures to support Ukraine — including what the Prime Minister's Office is billing as a new attempt to target Russia's shadow fleet and energy revenues with sanctions. To further support the Ukrainian war effort, Canada is also chipping in an additional $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine — funding that will help buy more drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles, among other capabilities, the PMO told reporters. Canada is also extending a $2.3-billion loan to Ukraine to help rebuild its infrastructure and public systems, the PMO said. How will Trump's departure impact the rest of the G7 summit? Aaron Wherry (new window) To state the obvious: The sudden departure of Donald Trump is going to frame the second day of this G7 summit — though it's difficult to know what, exactly, the impact will be. On the one hand, it's tempting to say that Trump's absence may reduce the chances of conflict around the table. In fairness, the U.S. president seemed to enjoy himself yesterday, and so today might have proceeded without a serious breakdown, even if he had stayed. But we also know, from the 2018 summit in Charlevoix, Que., and even from Trump's brief appearance before reporters yesterday, that he is not in line with the other leaders — and conflict is a distinct possibility when he's in the room. Witness, for instance, the criticism of French President Emmanuel Macron (new window) as Trump departed, slamming the leader as someone who always gets it wrong over comments Macron made about negotiations for an Israel-Iran ceasefire. On the other hand, it's hard to know how his absence might impact the ability of the summit to complete the specific agreements that the Canadian team was hoping to finalize. While Trump has departed, a number of U.S. officials have remained behind, so perhaps those officials will be able to sign off on anything that wasn't settled yesterday. But there are also non-G7 leaders in attendance today, like Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who were likely looking to speak with the American president. They will now have to be satisfied with meeting the remaining leaders (and seeing the beautiful mountain vistas of Alberta). Carney meets with NATO chief John Paul Tasker (new window) Good morning! I'm J.P. Tasker, a reporter travelling with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. We were just on hand to watch Mark Rutte, the NATO secretary general, greet Carney before their bilateral meeting this morning here at the picturesque resort that's playing host to this gathering of the world's most powerful democratic leaders. Rutte was clearly impressed by the Rocky Mountain landscape. This is amazing! he shouted as he approached the podium where leaders pose for photographs. The beautiful scenery has been a conversation point all week among members of the foreign delegations — some say they are simply mesmerized by just how majestic it is in this part of Alberta. U.S. President Donald Trump himself yesterday seemed struck by the landscape, where massive mountains poke out of the forest. It's so beautiful, he said as he greeted Carney at this same spot. Rutte isn't here for the mountains alone, of course. The former Dutch prime minister, who has a close relationship with Canada, has been urging NATO allies to step up their defence spending — to meet and exceed the long-standing target of two per cent of GDP. Carney has committed to that, saying there may be more spending to come to better prepare Canada for an increasingly dangerous world. We'll see what, if anything, he promises Rutte today on these matters. Just last week, Rutte warned NATO allies to prepare for war, given global uncertainty. History has taught us that to preserve peace, we must prepare for war. Wishful thinking will not keep us safe. We cannot dream away the danger. Hope is not a strategy. So NATO has to become a stronger, fairer and more lethal alliance, he said in a speech in the U.K.
