G7 Finance Ministers Converge in Banff Summit

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:21 am

Top finance officials from leading global economies are gathering in Banff for a high-stakes three‐day summit focused on the global economy, the war in Ukraine and AI innovations. The meeting, reported in both English and French, unfolds amidst picturesque mountain backdrops that might just inspire some lofty fiscal solutions.

calgaryherald.com / Calgary Airport Authority reminds not to use drones near YYC ahead of G7

Drones are prohibited within 6.5 kilometres of the airport centre or 1.8 kilometres of any heliport, which includes Prairie Winds Park

nationalobserver.com / Top finance officials from G7 countries meet in Banff for three-day summit

High-ranking officials from the world's top economies are in Banff, Alta., this week for a three-day summit that will cover topics including the global economy, the war in Ukraine and artificial intelligence.

ledevoir.com / Les ministres des Finances des pays du G7 se réunissent à Banff pour un sommet

Le sommet doit porter notamment sur l’économie mondiale, la guerre en Ukraine et l’intelligence artificielle.

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