Officials are outlining extensive security measures for the upcoming G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, in June. The summit will see leaders from major economies, including the US, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, Italy, Canada, and the EU, gather. Security will be heightened from June 10 to 18, with restricted access to venues, checkpoints, airspace restrictions, and a large security presence involving multiple agencies.
With the 51st G7 leaders' summit this June in Kananaskis , just west of Calgary, officials are outlining the first details of what will be a massive security effort.Traffic waits as workers install a security gate for the G8 Summit in the Kananaskis in 2002. With the 51st G7 leaders' summit this June in Kananaskis , just west of Calgary, officials are outlining the first details of what will be a massive security effort.
"The public is asked to try their best to stay away from these high security points. Specific details on access points and credentials will be shared closer to the event,"The ISSG is co-ordinating security at the event, led by the RCMP and including the Calgary Police Service, the Alberta Sheriffs Branch, Alberta Conservation officers and the Canadian Armed Forces.
Police officers on bikes watch as protesters rally in downtown Calgary in 2002. A coalition of various organizations held a peaceful march in Calgary during the 27th G8 summit, calling attention to various issues from the environment to global economy. Given the number of hiking trails in Kananaskis, Kirton said security forces will need more personnel on the ground to prevent unauthorized access, especially from those who might avoid trails and move through the woods.Canada's next prime minister will be charged with setting the focus for the G7. Trudeau's focus had been set around inclusive economic growth, climate change and managing rapidly developing technologies, including artificial intelligence.
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