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Modi and Sheinbaum Confirm Attendance at Kananaskis G7 as Carney Mends Ties

Carney’s expanded guest list underscores Canada’s bid to mend frayed ties as leaders sharpen discussions on security, energy and digital transformation.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum arrives at a polling station to vote in the country's first judicial elections in Mexico City on June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Canadian soldiers guard a closed area ahead of the G7 summit in Kananaskis Country on Thursday June 5, 2025.Gavin Young/Postmedia

Overview

  • Narendra Modi confirmed on X that he will join the June 15–17 G7 summit in Kananaskis as a guest leader invited by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will attend and is arranging bilateral meetings with G7 leaders, including President Trump, to discuss trade and co-operation.
  • Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received an invitation, illustrating Canada’s outreach to key partners after prior diplomatic disputes.
  • Carney’s decision to invite Modi came even as Canadian authorities continue probing alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
  • Ottawa plans to focus summit discussions on bolstering global security, advancing energy resilience, accelerating digital transformation and driving economic growth through private-sector partnerships.