OTTAWA — The G7 summit continues today without U.S. President Donald Trump, who left the talks ahead of schedule on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney set aside today — the second and final day of the summit — to focus on foreign policy.
OTTAWA — The G7 summit continues today without U.S. President Donald Trump, who left the talks ahead of schedule on Monday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney set aside today — the second and final day of the summit — to focus on foreign policy. The prime minister also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and is meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later today.
Here’s the latest. All times Eastern.
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12:30 p.m.
Military helicopters can be heard coming and going at the summit site as guest leaders from non-G7 countries and international agencies like the United Nations arrive.
The outside guest list includes the leaders of Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, South Korea and South Africa.
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11:15 a.m.
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Following a welcome ceremony, they shake hands and make brief remarks in front of reporters.
Carney condemns “in the strongest terms” the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine and outlines $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine’s defence.
That sum includes $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — which Canada will count toward its NATO defence spending target — as well a $2.3 billion loan to help Ukraine rebuild its infrastructure.
Canada also announces a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues.
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10:10 a.m.
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The meeting follows a welcoming ceremony.
Carney says Rutte is “one of the most experienced leaders in the world” and that “we’re very fortunate … that he’s taken on these responsibilities to lead NATO at this crucial time.”
Rutte praises Canada’s decision to increase Canada’s defence spending to meet NATO’s two per cent target.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025.
The Canadian Press