Canada to seek agreements in global peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7, Carney says

Canada to seek agreements in global peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7, Carney says

A Canada flag and an Alberta flag flap in the breeze with Wedge Mountain in the background at the site of the G7 Leaders meeting in Kananaskis, Alta., on Monday. Canada plays host to the meeting from June 15-17.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the G7 leaders’ summit later this month in Alberta will see Canada seeking agreements in three key areas.

Carney released a statement today saying Canada’s top priority will be strengthening global peace and security, which includes countering foreign interference and transnational crime, as well as improving responses to wildfires.

To spur economic growth, the prime minster says he will focus on improving energy security by fortifying supply chai