Trump left the summit, which is running June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alta., following a dinner with heads of state Monday "because of what's going on in the Middle East," his press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on social media.

U.S. President Donald Trump was greeted by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith upon arrival in Alberta, the two having previously met on her Mar-a-Lago visit. A May poll showed 51 per cent of Albertans want Smith’s government to prepare a plan to pursue complete independence from both Canada and the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Calgary on Sunday for the G7 summit, which will bring together many world leaders in Kananaskis. Trump was greeted by several Canadian officials, including Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.