Canada is Michigan's No. 1 trading partner and vice versa, with cars, car parts, agriculture, tourism and more as products and people crossing bridges and tunnels between our state and our northern neighbor to the tune of billions each year.

Also looming over the meeting are President Trump's inflammatory threats to make Canada the 51st state and take over Greenland.

The Canadian prime minister's office declined to comment on how the Israeli strikes on Iran would affect the summit.

President Trump's upcoming week is expected to include addressing the Israel-Iran conflict, attending the G7 summit in Canada and responding to nationwide anti-ICE protests.

As PM Modi embarks on a three-nation tour, his visit to Canada marks a pivotal moment for India-Canada relations. With trade, uranium supply, and global issues on the agenda, can this summit reshape the diplomatic landscape between the two nations after years of tensions?

Relations between Ottawa and Washington have hit the skids. That is presenting Canada an opportunity to rebuild its global influence, including via the G7.