Hundreds of demonstrators arrived at Calgary's Municipal Plaza on Sunday to bring attention to the many concerns they feel world leaders need to grapple with when they meet in Kananaskis, Alta., over the next three days.

The last time Canada hosted the meeting, US President Donald Trump torpedoed the gathering, calling his host 'dishonest & weak.'

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The news is about to be flooded with the latest from the Group of Seven as some of the world's most powerful leaders travel to the Canadian Rockies next week for high-level meetings on major issues.

In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.

As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta, analysts say Canada's most important goal will be to keep the G7 from falling apart — even if that means not issuing a joint statement.

Canadian fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane. The plane violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis in Alberta. This happened where G7 leaders are meeting. CF-18 Hornets were deployed. The pilot was contacted using warning measures.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she likes the federal government’s plan to reduce the approval times of major infrastructure projects down to two years, and she hopes Canada can revise other legislation to "improve investor confidence.