After months of preparation, the G7 summit kicks off today in Kananaskis, Alta., a three-day summit that will see the popular wilderness destination locked down and the surrounding region play host to global leaders,

Given its power, the G7 is a target for advocates on a range of issues who hope to see their priorities reflected in the communique. Ottawa has faced calls to speak out against arbitrary detainment, Africa’s debt crisis and Pakistan’s Kashmir dispute with India.

The news is about to be flooded with the latest from the Group of Seven as some of the world's most powerful leaders travel to the Canadian Rockies next week for high-level meetings on major issues.

Britain and Canada have deep ties in defence, climate and culture sectors, but Starmer's visit comes amid strained trade negotiations.

President Donald Trump has long bet that he can scare allies into submission. It's a gamble that is increasingly being tested ahead of the Group of Seven summit beginning Monday in Canada.

Global trade will be a major focus at next week’s G7 summit as world leaders gather in Alberta, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who will be making his first appearance at a major international event since returning to the White House in January.

Smith’s office says she is set to host representatives from non-member countries Monday evening at a Calgary reception and hold bilateral meetings throughout the summit

But that’s now a realistic possibility, after one of the Edmonton-based company’s signature glasses was selected to be included in a goody bag gifted to delegates at the G7 Leaders’ Summit, which runs in Kananaskis Country from Sunday to Tuesday.