Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in Alberta for G7

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit.Leaders are expected to begin touching down Sunday for the three-day event in the Kananaskis wilderness southwest of Calgary.Smith’s office says she is scheduled to host representatives from non-member countries Monday evening at a reception in Calgary and hold bilateral meetings throughout the summit.Details of the meetings and who Smith will meet with were not disclosed.The premier has already made international relations a hallmark of her administration.

The Alberta premier made headlines in January when she visited U.S. President Donald Trump’s Florida home prior to him taking office, in an effort to stave off his tariffs on Canadian goods.Story continues below advertisementIn April, Smith met with political counterparts in Japan and South Korea to shore up markets for Alberta’s energy and food exports.

Get breaking National newsFor news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.Sign up for breaking National newsletterSign UpBy providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.Earlier this month, Smith was back in the United States capital for meetings and a forum on energy as Trump doubled his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.Smith said at the time there was a “breakthrough” in conversations with Americans on Canada’s role in the United States’ quest for energy dominance. 0:49‘Don’t lose your cool’: G7 leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at Alberta summit, Chrétien says ‘Don’t lose your cool’: G7 leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at Alberta summit, Chrétien says Anand defends G7 invite to India’s Narendra Modi Calgary mayor asks residents for patience as G7 nearsHeading to Kananaskis? Prepare for restrictions amid G7 summit Calgary hopes to showcase itself ahead of G7 Summit Carney lays out G7 priorities, faces criticism over Modi inviteRCMP unveils security operation plans for G7 summitAir restrictions over Calgary, Kananaskis for G7 Leaders’ SummitPrevious VideoNext VideoTrending NowCanadian who died in Air India crash identified as Ontario dentistAlberta to begin charging residents a fee to get the COVID-19 vaccineThe annual Group of Seven (G7) summit brings together the leaders of seven of the world’s advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union.Canada assumed the presidency of the group for 2025, thus is hosting this year’s G7 summit from June 15 to 17 in the Alberta rockies west of Calgary.Story continues below advertisementAs the host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses — even those from countries outside the G7 club.His guest list includes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.More on CalgaryMore videosNew wildlife overpass in Kananaskis Country named after former Alberta premier Calgary graduate earns history degree — 50 years after his last oneOil prices leap amid worries about crude market due to Middle East conflict Alberta to begin charging residents a fee to get the COVID-19 vaccine Policing expert believes Nova Scotia kids’ disappearance is criminal investigation nowIndian agent alleged to be behind Jagmeet Singh surveillance“She left just days ago”: Toronto mom killed in India crash remembered by grieving familyRichmond seniors spin class builds strength and community

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