G7 Summit Convenes in Kananaskis with Climate, Security, Ukraine Focus

The 51st G7 summit is set to take place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, marking the group's fiftieth meeting since its inception. This year’s summit faces unique challenges, including internal trade tensions among G7 members and the return of U.S. President Donald Trump, who aims to coordinate the group against China but faces resistance due to his tariffs on allies. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting and has invited non-G7 leaders such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is advocating for tougher sanctions on Russia amid the ongoing war. Climate change, AI, economic recovery, and the digital transition are key topics alongside security concerns, with one of Canada's largest security operations underway to protect the summit. Behind-the-scenes negotiations and one-on-one meetings are expected to be critical in shaping outcomes, as the summit navigates a complex geopolitical landscape marked by both cooperation and conflict. Canadian leaders emphasize a wartime economic posture due to tariffs and global tensions, with efforts underway to bolster defense capacity and infrastructure projects like new pipelines.