Albanese gifts Gallipoli poster to Canada’s Carney as they meet on the sidelines of G7 summit; here is a list of gifts exchanged

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Calgary on the sidelines of the G7 summit, which is set to take place in Alberta, Canada, from 15-17 June, setting aside protocol to highlight shared values and warmth between the two countries and their leaders.

After a handshake atop his slate-blue RAAF jet, PM Albanese was greeted by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, and Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski, everyone expressing gratitude for Australia’s recent deployment of 96 firefighters to assist with Canada’s raging Northern Prairies wildfires.

The gift exchanged between the two leaders

Carney presented an iconic Stetson cowboy hat to Albanese, who replied in kind by gifting a traditional Australian Akubra. Albanese also shared a framed poster from the Australian classic Gallipoli, and Carney gifted a cold‑cast bronze bear sculpture by Roy Hinz, on behalf of Canada’s rugged landscapes.

“You always do, and Australia always does step up,” Carney said, personally thanking Albanese for the firefighters' efforts. Albanese, in return, said, “You can always rely upon Australia. I know our firefighters are really proud.”

The pair celebrated Canada's decision to acquire Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) valued at $6.5 billion to boost Arctic surveillance.

They also explored expanding ties on critical minerals essential to clean‑energy supply chains. Carney noted that Australia “had a lot to contribute to the G7” in this space.

Australia’s role in the G7 summit

Though not a G7 member, Australia received a gracious invitation to the summit. Albanese expressed thanks and underscored the urgency of global cooperation, “climate‑change response, defense, prosperity,” he told reporters.

In the coming days, he will meet leaders from South Korea, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, the EU, and the US, culminating in his first in‑person meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Albanese plans to advocate for Australia on steel and aluminium tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and underline the strategic value of AUKUS, the trilateral security pact with the US and UK.