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Canada is designed to welcome leaders from the world’s largest economies at the beginning of the annual G7 summit on Sunday, and bets could not be higher.
US President Donald Trump’s several fronts in the trade war are trying to get their tariffs to be lowered. The ceasefire has failed to stick to Gaza and Ukraine. Allies are collectively focusing on improving their defense to combat China, Russia and other threats. And the increase in artificial intelligence has opened up opportunities and risks on several fronts.
For Prime Minister Mark Carnie, he will mark his highest stage, but he tries to both normalize his relationship with Trump and the transfer of Canada as an important ally.
Here’s what to expect during the summit.
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The last time Canada hosted the G7 leader summit in 2018, and it quickly saw tension.
Trump’s clashes with then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders for trade led to the US did not support the official G7 communication, and the French Foreign Minister called the G6 Plus One.
The repetition of this spectacle would be a “nightmare scenario” for both Canada and the Alliance, Es, a professor of political science at the University of British Columbia, said.
Since returning this year, Trump has only doubled with actions that caused disagreements at this previous summit: the imposition of Allied tariffs, the change or reduction of climate change and the re -opening of dialogue with Russia.
However, the TRUMPA trade war scale this time means that drivers will probably ask their deals with tariffs and other issues that go beyond the official G7 communication, including Canada.
The summit will mark the first time when Karny and Trump will be in person since their White House meeting in May.
Pete Heekstra, US Ambassador to Canada, said on Wednesday, both leaders see a “jumping point” in their direct talks on the potential new deal.
“They will both be in the same place, they will both be in Canada, and there would be many questions if there is nothing announced,” he said at the event in Ottawa.
“As long as this is still a chance.”
What else will be discussed?
Last week, Karny announced what he thought was a Canadian priority for discussions at the G7 Summit, all of which are for “a stronger economy.”
The Prime Minister’s Office said that the main priority of Ottawa would be the strengthening of global peace and security, which involves foreign intervention and the fight against cross -border crimes, as well as the reaction to fires.
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Canada will focus on stimulating economic growth by improving energy security, strengthening critical mineral supply chains and accelerating the use of artificial intelligence.
Finally, Canada will discuss the creation of works by providing partnerships to open new markets and generate large investments in infrastructure.
G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank leaders who gathered in Banf before the leaders’ summit last month agreed to cooperate for continuing economic growth, providing price stability and certainty, prevention of financial crimes and Ukraine’s support.
“I believe that any communication with some important collective agreements on key issues is the triumph, and the most likely outcome is a lovely document,” Sens said Global News.
David Perry, president of the Canadian Institute of Global Affairs, said Global News that the influence of Trump may mean previous issues of agreement – including common environmental initiatives and “justice, diversity and inclusion” – either less noticeable or reduced.
However, he still believes that allies can be committed with common importance above the tension that Trump’s tariffs have caused – especially for energy safety and artificial intelligence.
PMO said that the discussions would also include peace in Ukraine and other global conflicts, as well as “forward -looking agenda that attracts partners outside the G7”.
Other world leaders whose countries are not part of the G7 but visit the summit are the leaders of Mexican, Brazil, South Korea, Australia, South Africa and Ukraine.
A visit to Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum, when the North American leaders will be together for the first time, as Trump’s trade wars threatened the Canadian United States-Mexican Treaty (CUSMA) to revise next year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he will provide talks at the summit and other high -level meetings in the coming weeks will not lead to “hollow” agreements on war in his country.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also visit Karnia’s invitation, a march that has attracted criticism from the diaspora groups in Canada – including members of Kārnia Liberal Caucus.
The Modi government is accused of involvement in violence and intimidation against Sikhu activists and politicians in Canada, including Hardep Singh Nijjar’s murder in British Colombia in 2023.
Karnia’s government also invited Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to the summit, the Global News learned, but the Saudi leader has not yet publicly accepted.
NDP Foreign Critic Heather McPherson accused the government of turning the summit into a “tyrant showcase” with bin Salman and fashion invitations on Tuesday.
Foreign Minister Anita Anands replied that the G7 is “a critical forum for global leaders to act productive and open discussions”.
His vice president of the Canadian Asian Pacific Foundation said that Trump’s elections and growing threats require a “different approach to” diplomatic relations under Karnia.
She said that the invitation to Modi was particularly necessary in the light of the size and strategic importance of the Indian economy. She added that the restoration of relations with India could lead to further cooperation on interstate violence and foreign intervention.
“I think we have to admit that in today’s most dangerous world we need to be able to get involved and conduct high -level conversations with the counties with which we have serious disagreements,” she told Global News.
“Diplomacy is not a favor of our friends – it is a means to improve our interests and protect our values.”
Why do Canadian leadership matter
Perry said Canada would be interrupted by the G7, but agreed that the time was good, that responsibility appeared this year when Trump’s trade war was still at an early stage.
“You play a role in creating things and you have to find at the table that you literally arranged for the discussion that you have helped determine the agenda with the leaders of the largest economy in the world, including the United States president,” he said.
“It’s a pretty unique role and opportunity of Canada.”
He suggested that the summit would also be the main test for Karnie as the prime minister – not only in relationships with Trump, but also with other leaders at this table.
“If the Canadian Prime Minister is unable to use the time with six world leaders and the possibility of creating Canada, he may need to consider other directions of work,” he said.
