Overview

• President Trump departed the summit early to focus on the Israel-Iran conflict, cutting short his engagement on trade and security discussions.
• He publicly advocated readmitting Russia to restore the G8, intensifying divisions over the summit’s democratic foundation.
• Host Mark Carney avoided a joint communique and issued a chair’s statement that outlined priorities on energy security, digital transformation and community protection.
• Leaders pledged fresh support for Ukraine, called for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict and released separate statements on critical minerals, artificial intelligence and energy security.
• Canada announced it will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending target five years ahead of schedule and formalized restored diplomatic ties with India.