U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed speculation on Wednesday, stating that the issue of how the United States might “take over Canada” will not be discussed at the upcoming G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Canada on Thursday. While it is unclear what prompted the remark, the statement suggests an effort to shut down any unfounded claims or misunderstandings ahead of the high-level diplomatic gathering. The G7 meeting is expected to focus on global security, economic stability, and international cooperation.