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16 Jun

PM Modi To Arrive in Canada For G7 Summit: Focus on Trade, Energy, and Diplomatic Reset

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Ottawa / Kananaskis (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to arrive in Canada, marking the second leg of his three-nation tour following a diplomatic stop in Cyprus. His scheduled visit comes at a crucial time, just weeks after Operation Sindoor, India’s precision counter-terror operations targeting camps across the Pakistan border in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, many of them tourists. PM Modi will soon be in Canada at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney to participate in the G7 Summit, scheduled for June 16–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta. This visit…

16 Jun

Mark Carney’s G7 Debut: Five Key Themes to Watch as Global Leaders Gather in Alberta

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Alberta, Canada (Rajeev Sharma): As world leaders descend upon Alberta for the three-day G7 Summit from June 15 to 17, all eyes are on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is making his global debut as host and chair of the influential gathering. Having taken office in March 2025, Carney is set to showcase Canada’s renewed global posture—economically assertive, diplomatically engaged, and strategically independent. The Summit is not only expected to address major global challenges but also marks a pivotal moment for Carney to define his leadership style and international vision. Here are five key storylines to watch: Carney vs.…

16 Jun

Mark Carney Hosts Series of High-Level Meetings Ahead of G7 Summit, Underscores Canada’s Role in Global Cooperation

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a series of high-profile diplomatic engagements ahead of the G7 Summit, Canadian leader Mark Carney met with global heads of state and industry leaders, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to deepening international partnerships in trade, security, technology, and climate resilience. Carney kicked off the diplomatic engagements by hosting newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Ottawa. "Ahead of the G7, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and I are meeting in Ottawa to discuss how Canada and the United Kingdom can work more closely together, to expand trade, create more opportunities for our workers and businesses, and strengthen transatlantic…

16 Jun

Global Leaders Arrive in Calgary for G7 Summit in Kananaskis

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of international dignitaries landed in Calgary today ahead of the 2025 G7 Summit, which officially commences in nearby Kananaskis later this evening and runs through June 17. With global conflicts, trade tensions, and climate urgency dominating the agenda, the summit is being perceived as one of the most consequential in years. The following leaders arrived in Calgary today were UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, attending his first G7 since taking office Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, received by Calgary officials and Indigenous leaders South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, among invited guest leaders from the Global…

15 Jun

World Leaders Gather in Canada for G7 Summit Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Global Dynamics

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): World leaders have begun arriving in the scenic mountain town of Kananaskis, Alberta, for a high-stakes Group of Seven (G7) summit, with a backdrop of international conflict, economic uncertainty, and rising tensions with the United States casting a long shadow over proceedings. The G7, comprising Canada, the United States, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, and Japan, will be joined by the European Union and a select group of invited heads of state. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is hosting the summit, has extended invitations to several global partners, including India, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa,…

15 Jun

G7 Summit Begins in Canada Amid Global Turmoil and US Trade Tensions

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): World leaders are converging in the Canadian Rockies for a high-stakes G7 Summit, set against the backdrop of escalating global conflicts and rising economic tensions, particularly with the United States. The summit, taking place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, is being hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Leaders from the world’s largest economies are expected to focus on a growing war in West Asia, ongoing instability in Ukraine, and US President Donald Trump’s looming threats of tariffs on allies. The geopolitical climate took a sharp turn with Israel’s recent strikes on…

15 Jun

G7 Summit Kicks Off in Canada Amid Global Crises and Unpredictable U.S. Leadership

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): World leaders are converging in the Canadian Rockies for the 51st G7 Summit, a high-stakes gathering overshadowed by surging violence in West Asia and ongoing tensions over U.S. trade policy. The summit, hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney from June 15–17, is expected to be anything but routine, with geopolitical tensions rising and U.S. President Donald Trump once again in the global spotlight. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, en route to the summit, confirmed that he has spoken with Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and other leaders to urge de-escalation in West Asia. The…

13 Jun

Albanese Defends AUKUS Pact Amid Trump-Era Review; All Eyes on G7 Meeting

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Ottawa, June 13, 2025 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed his government’s full commitment to the AUKUS security alliance just days before the G7 Summit in Canada, brushing aside speculation around the Trump administration’s review of the trilateral pact. Speaking during his stopover in Suva en route to the summit, Albanese called the U.S. review a “routine step” taken by new administrations and reaffirmed that “AUKUS is here to stay.”The renewed scrutiny under President Donald Trump’s second term has raised concerns about whether the U.S. will fully back the pact, which promises Australia nuclear-powered submarines as part of a…

13 Jun

WSO Condemns India’s Plot to Target Jagmeet Singh; Modi G7 Invite Endangers Sikhs

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is appalled by shocking revelations reported by Global Times that a suspected agent of the Government of India had former NDP leader and Member of Parliament Jagmeet Singh under close surveillance while he served in office. The targeting by India posed a credible risk to Jagmeet Singh’s life and prompted a duty to warn and police protection. The suspected Indian agent was associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which the Indian government has been accused of using to commit violence in Canada. These revelations follow a series of deeply troubling…

12 Jun

G7 Summit Triggers Major Traffic Disruptions Near Calgary Airport

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): As Calgary prepares to welcome world leaders for the upcoming G7 Summit, residents and travellers are being urged to plan for significant traffic disruptions around Calgary International Airport from Sunday, June 15 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025. To accommodate the secure arrival and departure of delegates, the Airport Trail N.E. Tunnel—a critical route for airport-bound traffic—will be closed beginning at 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, and will remain inaccessible through June 18. Alternate Routes & Key Closures:• Travellers approaching the airport from eastern Calgary are advised to use Country Hills Boulevard N.E. → Barlow Trail N.E.…