With just weeks until the G7 summit begins in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canadian officials are entering the final stretch of a massive security and logistics operation, with drones and cybersecurity emerging as top priorities. From June 15 to 17, global leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and their counterparts from the EU, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the UK will converge to address climate change, trade, and the accelerating pace of technological change.
Security concerns have intensified since the last Canadian-hosted G7 in 2018, with agencies now contending with cyber threats and the weaponization of drones. A multi-layered lockdown of Kananaskis Village will be in effect from June 10 to 18, restricting access to trails, roads, and public facilities, all under tight accreditation protocols.
The Calgary International Airport, the summit’s entry point, will prohibit all drone activity and the use of photography, videography, and social media involving military and law enforcement operations between June 9 and 20. Violators could face fines up to $3,000 or jail time.
RCMP Superintendent David Hall confirmed that the threat landscape has evolved, with greater emphasis on drone surveillance and defense systems. Cybersecurity teams are bracing for targeted attacks, reflecting global trends in high-level summits.
As Calgary prepares to host thousands of delegates, media, and security personnel, the Banff Centre will serve as the international media hub. Demonstration zones will be designated across Calgary and Banff, with security shared between Calgary police and the RCMP.
Officials are also emphasizing the summit’s potential economic boost, estimating a $190 million injection into the Calgary economy. Yet the spotlight remains fixed on managing emerging threats, especially in the skies and cyberspace.
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