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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Prime Minister Carney announces Canada's G7 priorities ahead of the Leaders' Summit Français
OTTAWA, ON, June 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Fifty years ago, in the face of upheaval and geopolitical tensions, a small group of advanced economies formed what is now the G7 – a forum for co-operation, stability, and shared prosperity. In 2025, as global challenges intensify, the G7 must meet this moment with purpose and with force. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the priorities that will guide Canada's 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit, to be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025. Anchored in building stronger economies, Canada will seek agreements and co-ordinated action on three core missions: Protecting our communities and the world – strengthening peace and security, countering foreign interference and transnational crime, and improving joint responses to wildfires. Building energy security and accelerating the digital transition – fortifying critical mineral supply chains and using artificial intelligence and quantum to unleash economic growth. Securing the partnerships of the future – catalyzing enormous private investment to build stronger infrastructure, create higher-paying jobs, and open dynamic markets where businesses can compete and succeed. Other discussions will include a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and other areas of conflict around the world, and a forward-looking agenda that engages partners beyond the G7, recognizing that our long-term security and prosperity will depend on building coalitions with reliable partners and common values. Quote "Canada has what the world wants and the values to which others aspire. The G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis is a moment for Canada to work with reliable partners to meet challenges with unity, purpose, and force. Canada is ready to lead." — The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada Quick Facts This is the seventh time that Canada has held the Presidency of the G7. This year's Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, will take place on the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations of the Kainai, Piikani, and Siksika, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations, and the Tsuut'ina First Nation. We also acknowledge the Otipemisiwak Métis People and Government who reside on this territory and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. This document is also available at SOURCE Prime Minister's Office
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Prime Minister Carney announces Canada's G7 priorities ahead of the Leaders' Summit
OTTAWA, ON, June 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Fifty years ago, in the face of upheaval and geopolitical tensions, a small group of advanced economies formed what is now the G7 – a forum for co-operation, stability, and shared prosperity. In 2025, as global challenges intensify, the G7 must meet this moment with purpose and with force. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the priorities that will guide Canada's 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit, to be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025. Anchored in building stronger economies, Canada will seek agreements and co-ordinated action on three core missions: Protecting our communities and the world – strengthening peace and security, countering foreign interference and transnational crime, and improving joint responses to wildfires. Building energy security and accelerating the digital transition – fortifying critical mineral supply chains and using artificial intelligence and quantum to unleash economic growth. Securing the partnerships of the future – catalyzing enormous private investment to build stronger infrastructure, create higher-paying jobs, and open dynamic markets where businesses can compete and succeed. Other discussions will include a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and other areas of conflict around the world, and a forward-looking agenda that engages partners beyond the G7, recognizing that our long-term security and prosperity will depend on building coalitions with reliable partners and common values. Quote "Canada has what the world wants and the values to which others aspire. The G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis is a moment for Canada to work with reliable partners to meet challenges with unity, purpose, and force. Canada is ready to lead."— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada Quick Facts This is the seventh time that Canada has held the Presidency of the G7. This year's Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, will take place on the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations of the Kainai, Piikani, and Siksika, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations, and the Tsuut'ina First Nation. We also acknowledge the Otipemisiwak Métis People and Government who reside on this territory and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. Associated Link Canada's 2025 G7 Presidency This document is also available at SOURCE Prime Minister's Office View original content: 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
15-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Alberta Energy Regulator approves Northback request to explore for coal at Grassy Mountain
The Alberta Energy Regulator has approved Northback Holdings' request to explore for coal at Grassy Mountain along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Article content Article content Australia-based Northback had applied to the AER for a coal exploration program, along with deep drilling permit and temporary diversion licence, at Grassy Mountain, and on Thursday afternoon made public its decision to approve the three applications, with conditions. Article content Article content In its decision, the AER concluded that the applications meet all regulatory requirements and that the exploration program is in the public interest. The program will have 'positive social and economic impacts,' it said. Article content Article content 'The Exploration Program, in addition to refining Northback's understanding of the Grassy Mountain coal deposit, will provide the Piikani and Stoney Nakoda First Nations and Albertans with additional information about the Grassy Mountain coal deposit,' said the AER in Thursday's decision. Article content 'The Exploration Program will contribute to the ongoing evaluation of this coal resource and, based on our assessment, will do so in an orderly, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.' The AER's decision follows public hearings on the application in Pincher Creek in December and Calgary in January, when the AER heard from those wanting the jobs and other economic benefits of a mine and those concerned about its environmental impacts. Article content
Calgary Herald
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
City of Calgary signs deal for closer ties with Blackfoot Confederacy
The City of Calgary on Friday signed an agreement with a group of Indigenous organizations deemed to be the first of its kind, although doubts about whether the terms in the document would be respected linger among First Nations members. Article content Article content The Memorandum of Understanding on Communication and Co-operation between the city and the Blackfoot Confederacy will determine how the two governing bodies engage with one another and strengthen their relationship. Article content Article content The document includes 10 non-binding agreements, such as wishing to learn about one another and identifying opportunities for collaboration; establishing a productive working relationship based on areas of mutual benefit; and affirming mutual respect and collaboration to promote environmental sustainability. Article content Article content The event, which was attended by the chiefs of several communities, including Piikani and Siksika First Nations, began with a privately held pipe ceremony, a sacred Indigenous tradition in which participants vow to be truthful and respectful while following the agreements made at the time of the meeting. Article content 'We are on a journey with nation partners to understand how we best enter into relationships,' Mayor Jyoti Gondek told reporters. Article content 'And being able to do this memorandum of understanding today and to sit in ceremony before that is a really important way for us to engage with Indigenous partners and to understand what partnership actually looks like.' Article content Article content Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton said to 'recognize that this land is Siksikaitsitapi — Blackfoot — that's an honour.' Article content 'Time will tell' if agreement will be respected, chief says Article content However, he was quick to point out his disappointment with how a memorandum between Indigenous organizations and Alberta was purportedly breached following legislation proposed by the UCP government that, among other things, makes it easier for a referendum to leave Canada to appear as a ballot question. Article content 'It tells us that the MOU is not being honoured and that it's not being respected,' Knowlton said. 'And I made comments to the City of Calgary, the time will tell if this MOU has something that's going to be respected by the city.' Article content He added he hopes the agreement leads to partnerships in several industries that will yield economic benefits for his community members, starting with tourism. Article content 'Tourism is one of the biggest parts of the economic drivers of this province,' Knowlton said. 'One of the problems I see with the Indigenous Tourism Association, they're all led by Metis. Article content 'They don't look like me. So when you're looking at the Indigenous Tourism of Alberta that's led by people who look Caucasian, who want to cash in on the Metis type of self-identification, that doesn't help us a whole lot.'
