Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Canada has invited her to next month’s G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta, though she has not yet confirmed if she will attend.
Sheinbaum shared the update during a press briefing, stating that Prime Minister Mark Carney extended the invitation during their first phone call on May 15, reports the Canadian Press. The summit, set to take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, will run from June 15 to June 17.
While the Canadian government has not publicly confirmed the full guest list, Sheinbaum’s possible attendance would mark a significant diplomatic step for the new president of Mexico.
Canadian officials have also invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but Ottawa has not confirmed whether he or others will attend.
US President Donald Trump is expected to participate in the summit alongside leaders from other G7 nations, including France and Japan. The summit will likely address key global issues, with American tariffs expected to be a central point of discussion.
There is also speculation that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could be invited, as South Africa is hosting the G20 summit later this year. Meanwhile, South Korea has expressed interest in becoming a permanent member of the G7.
Canada had originally planned to host the North American Leaders’ Summit last year with Mexico and the US, but federal officials said ongoing elections in both countries delayed those efforts.
On Tuesday, Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy Marcelo Ebrard said the United States is expected to review the Canada–US–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this fall. The review was initially set for 2026, but discussions may begin as early as September or October.
Prime Minister Carney has said he is not rushing into that review, noting that other economic priorities are currently taking precedence. “There are other economic issues he'd like to resolve before the review,” Carney said, referring to the trade pact.
The Business Council of Canada welcomed Sheinbaum’s invitation, calling it “a positive step toward restoring and renewing the close economic partnership from which the people of all three countries benefit.” The council also urged the government to fast-track the CUSMA review.
In a statement, the council said an expedited review is the “only way to restore the certainty, stability and predictability required to regain the investor confidence that underpins our continental economy.”
Sheinbaum shared the update during a press briefing, stating that Prime Minister Mark Carney extended the invitation during their first phone call on May 15, reports the Canadian Press. The summit, set to take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, will run from June 15 to June 17.
While the Canadian government has not publicly confirmed the full guest list, Sheinbaum’s possible attendance would mark a significant diplomatic step for the new president of Mexico.
Canadian officials have also invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but Ottawa has not confirmed whether he or others will attend.
US President Donald Trump is expected to participate in the summit alongside leaders from other G7 nations, including France and Japan. The summit will likely address key global issues, with American tariffs expected to be a central point of discussion.
There is also speculation that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could be invited, as South Africa is hosting the G20 summit later this year. Meanwhile, South Korea has expressed interest in becoming a permanent member of the G7.
Canada had originally planned to host the North American Leaders’ Summit last year with Mexico and the US, but federal officials said ongoing elections in both countries delayed those efforts.
On Tuesday, Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy Marcelo Ebrard said the United States is expected to review the Canada–US–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this fall. The review was initially set for 2026, but discussions may begin as early as September or October.
Prime Minister Carney has said he is not rushing into that review, noting that other economic priorities are currently taking precedence. “There are other economic issues he'd like to resolve before the review,” Carney said, referring to the trade pact.
The Business Council of Canada welcomed Sheinbaum’s invitation, calling it “a positive step toward restoring and renewing the close economic partnership from which the people of all three countries benefit.” The council also urged the government to fast-track the CUSMA review.
In a statement, the council said an expedited review is the “only way to restore the certainty, stability and predictability required to regain the investor confidence that underpins our continental economy.”
