Regional airlines reject prospect of government stake in carriers
Canada is the only G7 country to hold off on pledging major financial aid for an industry devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau rejects Trump suggestion to re-admit Russia to G7, citing Crimea
PM says nothing has changed since Russia was ejected from the G8 in 2014 over its annexation of territory from Ukraine.
‘In-person’ G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first: Trudeau
Trump wants a physical meeting somewhere between the White House and Camp David in late June.
China lawmakers gather, doubts swirl elsewhere over pandemic safety
Poll says 83% of Americans somewhat concerned lifting restrictions in their area will lead to additional infections.
G7 summit achievement: Trump declares, ‘We got along great’
Trudeau privately airs his objection to Russian re-admittance to the summit group.
Feds add $15M, water bombers to G7 help to fight Amazon wildfires
Part of the $20-million G7 commitment will be earmarked for a long-term global initiative to protect the rainforest.
Trump a no-show at G7 climate meeting
Environmental activists declare the summit a failure; demand tougher global emissions rules and more aid for the Amazon.
Trudeau one-on-one with Macron as G7 wraps up Biarritz
Discussed saving 2015 Tehran nuclear accord and climate issues ahead of a larger summit session.
UK, EU harden their positions on Brexit as G7 approaches
Member states strongly urged not to give in to Johnson’s demand for changes to predecessor Theresa May’s agreement.
Pompeo to meet with Trudeau, Freeland ahead of G7 summit
Discussions will focus on Canada-US co-operation on various domestic and international issues.
Canada joins new German-France ‘alliance’ that doesn’t include US
Chrystia Freeland offered Canada’s support for the Alliance for Multilateralism during a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Dinard, France.
France to focus on gender equality at G7 summit
Plans a much narrower focus than Canada’s, hoping to make clear and concrete improvements in women’s lives.
Trudeau names G7 sherpa, political journalist to fill vacant Senate seats
Peter Boehm will represent Ontario and Paula Simons and Patti LaBoucane-Benson fill vacant seats in Alberta.
Halifax G7 meeting to promote ocean plastics charter: McKenna
Aiming to get other countries to sign on through both the G20 and the United Nations.
US says Russia’s return to fold ‘inevitable’ as summit looms
Preparations underway for Putin and US president to meet next month for a summit in Europe.
