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U.S. President Trump leaving Alberta G7 summit early because of crisis in Middle East

U.S. President Trump leaving Alberta G7 summit early because of crisis in Middle East

KANANASKIS — Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the G7 on Monday, as U.S.
Quebec police searching for three-year-old girl who went missing in Montreal area

Quebec police searching for three-year-old girl who went missing in Montreal area

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police used helicopters, drones and tracking dogs on Monday in their search for a three-year-old girl who went missing in the Montreal area over the weekend under unclear circumstances.
The latest: World leaders assembled for G7 meeting in Kananaskis

The latest: World leaders assembled for G7 meeting in Kananaskis

OTTAWA — Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. — Mark Carney's first major summit as prime minister.
Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seeking to rush through a major piece of legislation that grants cabinet sweeping powers to quickly approve major projects.
Highlights from the G7 meeting in Kananaskis

Highlights from the G7 meeting in Kananaskis

OTTAWA — Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. Prime Minister Mark Carney has two days of meetings scheduled with world leaders, with discussion topics likely to include trade, the war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East.
Alerts lifted as favourable weather helps B.C. wildfire fight

Alerts lifted as favourable weather helps B.C. wildfire fight

SQUAMISH — Rain in northern British Columbia and cooler weather in the south brought relief for residents living near wildfires with the lifting of evacuation alerts.
Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast, call for consults

Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast, call for consults

OTTAWA — The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says "Canada's weakness" is publicly saying reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is of top priority then acting like it isn't when it introduces legislation like the major projects bill.
Activists rally in Calgary during G7 summit to protest India PM Modi

Activists rally in Calgary during G7 summit to protest India PM Modi

CALGARY — More than 100 Sikhs waved blue and yellow Khalistan flags and held up posters Monday condemning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the G7 leaders' summit.
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month

European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month

KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month.
Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded 'security mandate'

Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded 'security mandate'

OTTAWA — A union official who represents marine search and rescue crews said Monday the union was surprised and “blindsided” by Ottawa’s decision to move the Canadian Coast Guard from the control of the fisheries minister to the defence minister.