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Canada Standard
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Canada Standard
G7 researchers highlight academic freedom
OTTAWA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The Science Academies of the G7 on Monday issued a joint declaration emphasizing the importance of academic freedom and reminding G7 political leaders of the importance of collaborations across borders. According to a news release from the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the joint declaration also highlighted the institutional autonomy, the integrity of research, research security, and the responsible conduct of research in support of the public good. The G7 countries have seen particular benefit from the investments in research, the mobility of researchers and the collaborations across borders that have accelerated discovery, knowledge creation and innovation, said the declaration. "Yet, there is so much that we take for granted in our daily lives and in our quality of life that would not exist if it were not for these scientific advances," it said. "Especially in times of uncertainty, it is essential that our Academies commit to strengthening our efforts in defense of the integrity of science and the science advice systems," said Alain-G. Gagnon, president of the RSC. Presided by the RSC in 2025, the S7 (Science 7) consists of the Science Academies of the G7: l'Academie des sciences de France, Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina (Germany), Accademia Nazotionale dei Lincei (Italy), the Science Council of Japan, the Royal Society (UK), and the National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Canada is taking up the 2025 G7 Presidency, with G7 Leaders' Summit to be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17.
Calgary Herald
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
'Specialized equipment': A look at the RCMP-led entourage for G7 security
The RCMP-led team handling security for the upcoming G7 summit have given a glimpse of the equipment that will be on standby. Article content Article content A bear trap, motorcades, mobile command centres and multiple armoured vehicles were among the tools members of the Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG) had on display for media on Monday. Article content Drones, mounted police, bicycles, motorcycles and ATVs were also shown in a parking lot at the Calgary Police Service headquarters. Article content Article content Led by the RCMP, the ISSG is the multi-agency team responsible for safety and security of the G7 Leaders' Summit, which runs from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis Village. Article content Article content Among the RCMP's partner agencies are the Calgary Police Service, the Alberta Sheriff's branch, Alberta conservation officers and the Canadian Forces, all of which had equipment and personnel present in northeast Calgary on Monday. Article content RCMP Chief Supt. David Hall, ISSG security director, said the purpose of Monday's display was to give members of the public a sense of what to expect in terms of equipment throughout Calgary and Kananaskis during the summit. Article content 'Some of it is pretty specialized equipment that will allow us to make sure the event's safe and secure for kind of everybody involved,' said Hall, adding it is the 'more visible' of the security measures in place. Article content Article content 'I want to reassure you that every security measure that we have put in place is intended to keep people safe,' he said. Article content Article content Hall noted that the security operation is massively complex, being the 'largest domestic security operation' for whichever country is the host. Article content Airspace to be restricted Article content Last week, RCMP highlighted several areas that will be under airspace restrictions, and cautioned that pilots persistently breaching restricted airspace over the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis could be shot down by military aircraft. Article content Aerial intruders who refuse to obey orders to turn back from restricted airspace radiating 30 nautical miles from the summit venue in Kananaskis Village could be brought down with force as a last resort, Sgt. Mark Basanta, lead aerospace planner for the G7, said last week.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Canada scrambles to strike a deal as Ontario trade envoy races to stop Trump tariffs before G7 summit
Ontario 's trade representative in Washington, David Paterson, remains optimistic about easing the escalating trade tensions with the United States as Canada braces for the G7 Leaders' Summit in Alberta later this month. Despite President Donald Trump 's recent move to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent, Paterson believes a resolution is within reach. 'You have a choice of either engaging and that's what we do in Washington and trying to make progress, or sit back and wait for some kind of perfect deal, and I think that could take a long time,' Paterson said in an interview with Global News' The West Block. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges He emphasized the importance of proactive engagement over waiting for ideal conditions. Also read : Canada's economy flexes while everyone freaks about tariffs, so no rate cut for you for now! Live Events Paterson highlighted that discussions with Republican lawmakers have been constructive. 'We've probably talked to 100 Republican senators and members over the last year. I certainly have not had a bad meeting with any of them. They love Canada,' he noted. However, he acknowledged that these lawmakers are currently supporting the president's agenda. Impact of recent tariff hikes The recent tariff hikes have had a profound impact on Canada's economy, particularly in Ontario, where the steel and aluminum industries are significant employers. Catherine Cobden, president of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, warned that the increased tariffs could effectively shut Canada out of the US market, threatening over 120,000 jobs. In response to the US tariffs, Canada has announced plans to impose equivalent tariffs on US goods worth billions. Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned the tariffs as a direct attack on Canadian industries and has vowed retaliation. Also read: Quebec takes bold step to break down interprovincial trade barriers Canada remains hopeful Despite these challenges, Paterson remains hopeful. He pointed to the United Kingdom's recent framework trade agreement with the US as an example of what Canada could achieve. 'Suddenly, we find ourselves in a situation where a vehicle from the United Kingdom now has a lower tariff coming into the United States than a Chevrolet made in Ontario. That doesn't make any sense,' he said. Paterson also emphasized the importance of educating the Trump administration on Canada's role as a key trading partner. 'You may hear the president say, 'I don't need your cars, I don't need your natural resources.' The truth is they do, and we know they do, and they know they do,' he asserted. With the G7 Summit approaching, Paterson is optimistic that progress can be made. 'We need to make more progress. We, as the signers of the CUSMA agreement, surely should have the best access to the United States market than everyone,' he concluded.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Strong action will be taken for planes, drones violating G7 no-fly zone, says RCMP
CALGARY — The RCMP says air restrictions will be in place in two main areas during the upcoming G7 Leaders' Summit in Alberta this June and officials will make sure that no unwanted drones or aircraft enter airspace. Sgt. Mark Basanta from RCMP Protective Operations said the no-fly zones will include both the Calgary International Airport and Kananaskis, where the leaders will be. He said the radius at Kananaskis Village will be 30 nautical miles (56 kilometres), while it will be 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) at the airport. The restrictions are set to begin at 6 a.m. June 14 and remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on June 17. Basanta said unauthorized aircraft and drones will be met by RCMP or Canadian Forces aircraft and could be shot down as a last resort. "Shooting is an extreme measure, but yeah, we have the capability to take them down," Basanta said Friday in an aircraft hangar at the Springfield airport, located on Calgary's western edge. "Our hope is if they're heading towards it, there will be a broadcast over their frequency and basically they'll be told to change their heading," he added. "Short of doing that, they can expect to be intercepted by the Canadian Armed Forces that are flying. They will be met. They will be intercepted. We do have F-18s flying a combat air patrol. Hopefully that's enough of a deterrent." Canada will host leaders from the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy, as well as the European Union at the meeting scheduled from June 15 to 17. Basanta said his biggest concern is the use and popularity of drones. He said there will be a counter-drone team deployed in the Kananaskis region to curb their behaviours. "We have a lot of people in the country, a lot of drone enthusiasts that will be flying, but we do have measures where we can take them down," Basanta said. He didn't specify what the measures could be but said drones pose a "grave risk." "Our main concern is the hobbyists flying the drones inadvertently flying into the aircraft. A threat from a drone is one thing ... it's also ensuring the safety of our own aircraft that are in the air." In January, a California man was charged after operating a drone that crashed into a Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The CL-415 plane was grounded after the small remote-controlled aircraft flew into it on Jan. 9, leaving a sizable hole in its wing. Basanta said the restrictions will not affect regularly scheduled commercial flights. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025. Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Persistent intruders flying into restricted G7 Kananaskis airspace could be shot down: RCMP
Article content Pilots persistently breaching restricted airspace over the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis could be shot down my military aircraft, an RCMP security official said Thursday. Article content Aerial intruders who refuse to obey orders to turn back from restricted airspace radiating 30-nautical miles from the summit venue at Kananaskis Village could be brought down with force as a last resort, said Sgt. Mark Basanta, lead aerospace planner for the G7 which runs from June 15 to 17. Article content Article content 'Shooting is an extreme measure but yes, we have the capability of taking them down,' Basanta told a press conference at the Springbank Airport just west of the city. Article content Article content 'They'll be met, they'll be intercepted, we do have (CF-)18s flying combat air patrol, we'll have Griffons (military helicopters) support. Hopefully that'll be a deterrent for them to turn around.' Article content He noted those aircraft will be making practice runs in the area in the lead-up to the gathering of leaders from Canada, the U.S., Germany, the U.K., France, Italy and Japan that's considered the largest security operation in the world. Article content Another flight exclusion zone banning unauthorized manned aircraft and drones radiating 20 nautical miles from the Calgary International Airport will be imposed, with both being in effect from 6 a.m. on June 14 to 11:59 p.m. on June 17. Article content Article content The restricted zone over Calgary won't disrupt regularly scheduled commercial airline flights, which are expected to be deviated around the Kananaskis zone to the west, said RCMP. Article content 'The hardline zone is in (Kananaskis) . . . there will be a combination of military and police assets in the air,' said Basanta, adding Blackhawk military helicopters are being integrated into the security mission.
