Good morning. The Group of Seven leaders’ summit moves into its second day, but an important one-on-one is getting as much attention. More on all the meetings below, plus further escalations in the Middle East and the arrest of a suspect in the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers. Let’s get to it.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is greeted at Calgary International Airport on Sunday as he arrives for the G7 Leaders' Summit.Amber Bracken/Reuters
TOP STORY
In Kananaskis, a G7 summit marked by conflict
The latest: Ottawa has described the G7 as a place “for Canada and its allies to confront the challenges of our time, united in a common cause.” But ripples of conflict endured as a group of the world’s most powerful leaders arrived in Alberta yesterday. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pursuit of overseas partnerships and French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Greenland are subtle indications that they and their colleagues aren’t willing to let U.S. President Donald Trump have free rein with his agenda of tariffs and territorial expansion.
What’s next: Carney is expected to hold a one-on-one meeting with Trump this morning at the G7 leaders’ summit.
What else: Canada and Britain commit to trade talks after Carney and Keir Starmer met this weekend ahead of the G7 gathering.
Security detail: In the Canadian Rockies, a special challenge for officials – how to keep world leaders safe from grizzlies.
Analysis: At the G7, the trade war will be everywhere but on the agenda, economics reporter Mark Rendell writes.
Campbell Clark asks: Can Carney be the Trump whisperer for a while?
An oil storage facility burns Sunday in Tehran after an apparent Israeli strike.Vahid Salemi/The Associated Press
World
Death toll rises as Israel and Iran trade strikes
The latest: Monday was the fourth day that Israel and Iran exchanged fire. Israel threatened greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defences to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran’s nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were cancelled.
Canadians stranded: Roughly 7,400 Canadians were travelling in Iran, Israel, the West Bank or Gaza when war suddenly broke out between the two countries. In Israel, the airspace has closed and other routes are risky. Without a Canadian embassy in Iran, getting help is even more complicated.
What’s next: The region is bracing for a escalating conflict after Israel’s surprise bombardment in Iran. Neither side showed any sign of backing down. Meanwhile, European leaders struggle with their response.
Emily Rodger is a former competitive cyclist who now hosts fly-fishing trips around the world.Clem McIntosh/Supplied
How We Live
The lure of fly-fishing
The latest: Unlike conventional fishing, where bait or lures are used to attract fish, flyfishers use special lures made of thread and animal hair that imitate fish food (such as bugs or even mice). Canada is home to world-class anglers who are helping new generations get into fly-fishing (yes, even in cities) and encouraging them to connect with rivers, lakes and streams all over the world.
What else: American megabrands dominate the outdoor space, but author and outdoorsman Chris Nuttall-Smith field-tested homegrown equipment. Your 2025 guide to Canadian outdoor gear for summer camping trips is here.
Crime
Suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers is in custody
The latest: The massive manhunt in Minnesota ended yesterday when the suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, crawled to officers in surrender after they located him in the woods near his home. On Saturday, police said they confronted the suspect at the home of state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were both killed. Earlier, a gunman had shot and wounded state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their home.
Analysis: Trump condemns Minnesota killings, but continues to set a dangerous tone from the White House
Investigation
Underground brokers profit from hacked Meta accounts
The latest: When an account gets hacked, social-media giant Meta offers little support, spawning a shadowy network of brokers and Meta employees who profit from helping users get back online. Investigative reporter Kathryn Blaze Baum teamed up with financial and cybercrime reporter Alexandra Posadzki to take a closer look at those who capitalize on desperation – and make money doing what the company won’t.
What else: The company is choosing to pursue legal action against brokers and insiders as its customer-service problem persists. Records indicate that, despite its vast resources, Meta doesn’t have a complete picture of how many of its personnel have been accepting payment for providing unsanctioned services.
Bookmarked
- Israel-Gaza: At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded on Sunday in a shooting near Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution points in the Gaza Strip.
- For your finances: Do you need travel insurance? What to know as a trade war and stricter border rules upend summer plans.
- Conversation starter: Why does blue space – the aquatic equivalent of green space – seem to encourage connections between strangers?
- Television: Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem is out on Netflix on Tuesday to rudely reopen old wounds and remind us of our world-class shame.
- An item: For Canada Day, we want to hear about your most Canadian possession and what it means to you.
The Quote
After 20 years without hair I can say with absolute certainty that the day I went bald, I became a better-looking, happier and truer version of myself.
I once saw hair as something to lose, Corey Mintz writes. But after 20 years without it, I have gained so much – and shifting attitudes about male attractiveness have helped others to do the same.
The Shot
Players compete in traditional Dene handgames at the Sportsplex in Behchoko`, NWT.Pat Kane/The Globe and Mail
Watching handgames is mesmerizing. About an hour’s drive west of Yellowknife, in the Tłı̨chǫ Dene community of Behchokǫ̀, you can find the biggest annual tournament in the country. Learn more about the “Stanley Cup” of Dene handgames that electrifies a small NWT community.
This story is part of Underexposed, a year-long photojournalism project dedicated to shedding light on the unseen lives of Canadians in every province and territory.