“Let’s just hope the whole event wraps up before Premier Smith can finish sewing 51 stars on that souvenir flag. You have to admit, Alberta would make one hell of a parting gift.” Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published June 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/17/Please-Advise-G7-Leaders/

Please Advise! How Did the G7 Leaders Dodge Border Controls

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