RCMP Preps Unprecedented Security Operation for G7 Summit

Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am

As the G7 summit in Alberta nears, RCMP and local police are marshaling what is described as the “largest domestic security operation” to counter anticipated protests and emerging technological threats, including drone weaponization. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a secure, well-coordinated event.


theglobeandmail.com / Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7

Ahead of the G7 in Kananaskis, Alta., officials are installing security barriers and clearing out the area of anything that might attract bears

globalnews.ca / Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7

With thousands of people expected to descend on Alberta's mountain towns for the G7 summit, wildlife experts are taking steps to prevent any conflicts with wildlife.

thestar.com / Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7

OTTAWA - Wildlife officials in Alberta have a plan to keep delegates safe from bear encounters during the G7 meeting in Kananaskis, Alta., next month.

nationalobserver.com / RCMP, city police prepare for 'largest domestic security operation' as G7 summit nears

RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month's G7 summit in Alberta.

lapresse.ca / Sommet du G7 | La GRC se prépare à une opération d’envergure

La Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) et la police locale affirment que la planification de la sécurité est bien avancée pour le Sommet du G7 qui se tiendra le mois prochain en Alberta.

globalnews.ca / RCMP, local police say security planning underway for G7 summit

Police said they're expecting protesters and are taking steps to deal with new technological threats, such as the weaponization of drones.

theglobeandmail.com / RCMP, local police brace for ‘largest domestic security operation’ as G7 summit in Alberta nears

Officials told The Canadian Press they’re expecting protesters and are taking steps to deal with new technological threats, such as the weaponization of drones

citynews.ca / RCMP, city police brace for ‘largest domestic security operation’ as G7 summit nears

OTTAWA — RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month’s G7 summit in Alberta. Officials told The Canadian Press they’re expecting protesters and are taking steps to deal with new technological threats, such as the weaponization of drones. David Hall, Alberta RCMP…

thestar.com / RCMP, city police brace for 'largest domestic security operation' as G7 summit nears

OTTAWA - RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month's G7 summit in Alberta.


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