News release

Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG) thanks the public and its partners for successful coordination following G7 Leaders' Summit

June 18, 2025 - Calgary, Alberta
From: Integrated Safety and Security Group

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Behind the scenes of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, the RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG) coordinated a complex operation focused on ensuring safety, managing risk, and upholding security. The ISSG thanks the residents and businesses for their cooperation, patience, and understanding. Their support in giving officers the space required to ensure operational integrity at key Summit venues was essential to keeping everyone safe.

"The G7 Summit was a global event which required meticulous planning and steadfast professionalism across all levels of government and within our own organization. The ISSG united the RCMP, Calgary Police Service (CPS), the Alberta Sheriff's Branch, Alberta Conservation Officers and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)," says Chief Superintendent Dave Hall, RCMP-ISSG Event Director. "I am grateful for these partnerships and proud of the dedication shown by every member of this group."

To further enhance safety for residents, tourists, and demonstrators, the ISSG established G7 Designated Demonstration Zones in Calgary and Banff to support peaceful demonstrations. The ISSG is pleased to share that between June 14 and 18, there were zero arrests and tickets issued relating to the Summit or G7 Designated Demonstration Zones. The success of this complex operation would not be possible without the support of residents and our partners.

"I want to thank the members of the community who planned and participated in demonstrations, and our Police Liaison Team officers for all of the engagement that occurred in advance of the demonstrations to ensure everyone's safety," says Superintendent Joe Brar, Event Director for the Calgary Police Service.

Summit security highlights

• Building community engagement: Weeks before the Summit began, members from our RCMP Community Relations Group (CRG) were embedded in the community to deliver meaningful engagement, gather local insights, and gain a deeper understanding of how residents live and work. The CRG, in collaboration with the Community Liaison Team of the Summit Management Office (SMO), delivered community information sessions to businesses in Canmore, Banff, Calgary, Bow Valley, Stoney Nakoda Nations and Kananaskis, which was a powerful tool for connecting with our communities.

  The CRG's dedicated Indigenous Policing Liaison Officer helped to ensure the cultural needs of our Indigenous stakeholders were addressed and met. The ISSG is grateful for its partnership with the Stoney Nakoda Nations and many other First Nations that welcomes us onto Treaty 7 Territory.

• Protecting the natural environment: Alberta Conservation Officers and Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services managed access to parks and public lands, monitored backcountry areas, and responded to over 200 wildlife occurrences, including grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, moose, bighorn sheep, and deer. The officers' knowledge of the land, experience in emergency response, and strong local presence contributed to a safe, well-coordinated event that protected both people and the natural environment.
• Securing oversight of ground and air operations: To ensure the safety and security of all participants, residents and businesses within the community, the ISSG established a Controlled Access Zone and a Notice to Airmen in the area around Kananaskis Village. The safe management of air traffic to and from the Summit area could not be possible without the great work of Transport Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and NAV Canada – this seamless coordination ensured all world leaders and delegates had a safe departure.

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