A look back at the 2002 G8 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, where world leaders including Jean Chrétien, George W. Bush, Jacques Chirac, and Vladimir Putin met. The summit, held after 9/11, focused on African aid and counter-terrorism, and was notable for its secluded, peaceful setting, the Calgary white hat tradition, and various protests.
White hats, naked protestors and sweaty leaders in the gym: Headlines from the 2002 G8 summit in Kananaskis
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A look back at the 2002 G8 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, where world leaders including Jean Chrétien, George W. Bush, Jacques Chirac, and Vladimir Putin met. The summit, held after 9/11, focused on African aid and counter-terrorism, and was notable for its secluded, peaceful setting, the Calgary white hat tradition, and various protests.
- 1 Sept. 11, 2001: Attacks in the U.S.
- 2 April 24, 2002: Calgary Herald story about G8 summit
- 3 2002: G8 summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta
- 4 June 8, 2025: Retrospective article published
- 5 Future: Alberta gears up to host upcoming G7 summit
- Canada's enhanced standing on the world stage
- Launch of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction
- Commitment to African aid
- Shift towards more peaceful protest formats at summits
What: A retrospective on the 2002 G8 summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta, highlighting key discussions (African aid, terrorism, nuclear disarmament), interactions between world leaders, and the nature of protests.
When: Published June 8, 2025. The event itself occurred 23 years prior, in 2002. Discusses events from Sept. 11, 2001 (attacks), April 24, 2002 (Calgary Herald story).
Where: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada (Delta Lodge), Calgary, Stephen Avenue (protests), Italy (previous summit), United States (9/11), Russia (nuclear weapons).
Why: To reflect on a significant past international summit hosted in Alberta, providing context as Alberta prepares to host the upcoming G7 summit.
How: By reviewing past news headlines and reports, and including commentary from an expert (John Kirton).