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17 Jun

G7 Summit 2025: PM Mark Carney meets Italy PM Giorgia Meloni

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Carney thanked Prime Minister Meloni for her leadership in G7 efforts to combat illicit drugs, and the leaders agreed to accelerate ongoing work to combat organized crime, transnational repression, and foreign interference. Building on their conversations in Rome last month, they also discussed deepening and diversifying commercial ties in the areas of energy, investment, and research and innovation. The leaders underscored the growing economic relationship between Canada and Italy, as evidenced by…

16 Jun

Carney Champions Unity at G7 While Trump Pushes Tariffs, Questions Russia’s Ouster

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KANANASKIS, (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, hosting his first G7 Summit, struck a diplomatic tone, prioritizing unity among global leaders amid growing geopolitical tensions. Departing from tradition, Carney opted to replace the usual joint communiqué with “thematic statements”, aiming to reduce discord and highlight shared values. In a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump, Carney began by wishing the former U.S. president a belated 79th birthday and emphasized that the summit’s effectiveness depends on strong U.S. leadership. Trump, characteristically direct, reaffirmed his stance as a “tariff person” while expressing optimism about negotiating a new U.S.-Canada trade deal. Though he…

16 Jun

Canadian PM Mark Carney Schedules Sensitive Trade Talks with Trump at G7 Summit in Alberta

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Kananaskis, Alberta, June 16, 2025 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to hold a crucial early-morning meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump today at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, highlighting urgent bilateral efforts to resolve escalating trade tensions.Carney, who assumed office in March and secured his first federal mandate in April, arrived at the summit amid rising concern over Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. These include a 25 percent duty on Canadian steel and aluminum as well as levies on autos, measures that have strained cross-border economic ties.Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand described the summit discussions as “sensitive,” citing deep economic integration…

16 Jun

Gifts, Gratitude, and Global Ties: Albanese and Carney Meet Ahead of G7 Summit

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a warm and symbolic display of diplomatic camaraderie, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Calgary ahead of the G7 Summit in Alberta, breaking from strict protocol to underscore the close bond between the two countries. The meeting comes as world leaders converge on Alberta for the G7 Summit, running from June 15 to 17, with key discussions on global security, climate resilience, and economic cooperation on the agenda. Symbolic Gifts Reflect Shared Heritage The leaders began their meeting with a handshake on the tarmac beside Albanese’s slate-blue RAAF jet,…

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.…

15 Jun

G7 Summit 2025: Who’s Attending, What’s at Stake, and the Issues Dominating the Agenda

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies are gathering in the scenic Canadian Rockies for the 51st G7 Summit, set to begin Sunday and run through June 17. Hosted this year by Canada in the remote town of Kananaskis, Alberta, the summit comes at a time of mounting global tensions and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The Group of Seven, comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, is meeting against the backdrop of intensifying conflict in the Middle East, evolving trade realignments, and deepening concerns over security, technology, and the global economy. A…

14 Jun

Canada PM Mark Carney Condemns Iran’s Missile Strikes, Reaffirms Support for Israel’s Right to Defend Itself

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed serious concern over the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, denouncing Tehran's missile attacks and affirming Canada’s support for Israel’s right to self-defense. In a strongly worded statement released earlier today, Carney said: "Iran’s nuclear program has long been a cause of grave concern, and its missile attacks across Israel threaten regional peace." The Prime Minister convened Canada’s National Security Council to assess the rapidly developing situation and review measures to protect Canadian citizens and diplomatic missions across the Middle East. “Today, I convened our National Security Council to receive…

09 Jun

Canada Races Ahead to Meet NATO Defence Target with Historic Budget Hike

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National Times Bureau, June 9: In a strategic shift ahead of two high-stakes summits, Canada will boost its defence spending to 2% of GDP in the current fiscal year, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced marking the first time Canada meets NATO's defence benchmark since the Cold War.Speaking ahead of the upcoming G7 summit (June 15–17) and NATO gathering in The Hague (June 24–25), Carney confirmed that Canada's military spending would jump from just 1.4% in 2024 to the alliance's minimum target five years ahead of schedule. The move signals both a response to global security threats and a pre-emptive answer…

08 Jun

From Sikh Community to Even Liberal Leaders, PM Mark Carney Faces Backlash Over PM Modi’s G7 Invitation, Details Inside

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is under intense fire, not only from the opposition but also from within his own Liberal Party, for inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, amid ongoing concerns over India’s alleged involvement in orchestrating violence on Canadian soil. The controversy reignited after the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) issued a strong condemnation of the invitation, stating that the timing and optics of the announcement have caused “outrage and pain” across Sikh communities in Canada. The anger centers around the 2023 assassination of Sikh…

07 Jun

Carney and Li Qiang Agree to Renew Canada-China Dialogue Amid Trade Tensions and Fentanyl Crisis

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Ottawa/Beijing, June 7, 2025 – In a major development for Canada-China relations, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to "regularize channels of communication" between the two nations. The agreement signals a thaw in diplomatic ties that have been strained since 2018 and aims to facilitate cooperation on critical issues, including trade and the opioid epidemic.During a high-level phone conversation, both leaders stressed the need for consistent diplomatic engagement to resolve mutual concerns. Carney emphasized that restoring dialogue is essential to de-escalate economic frictions, particularly Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural exports such as canola, peas, and…