British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta.
The summit starts Sunday against a backdrop of mounting tensions and violence in the Middle East triggered by Israel’s attack on Iranian missile and nuclear sites on Friday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is hosting the summit, will welcome Starmer tonight in Ottawa and the two will meet Sunday morning before both leave for Alberta.
Britain and Canada have deep ties in defence, climate and culture sectors, but Starmer’s visit comes amid strained trade negotiations.
The two countries have been operating using an interim deal since April 2021 after Britain left the European Union….