Group 1 - Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau for the invitation to attend the G7 summit in Canada, indicating his participation [1] - All G7 member state leaders are expected to attend the summit, with Canada also inviting leaders from South Africa, Ukraine, and Australia [3] - Modi's previous lack of invitation raised concerns among various media outlets, especially following allegations from Trudeau regarding India's involvement in the assassination of Sikh leader Nijjar, which India has denied [3] Group 2 - Despite political tensions and stalled trade negotiations, bilateral trade between Canada and India exceeded $14 billion last year, suggesting potential economic benefits from Modi's participation in the summit [3] - Canadian think tank Asia Pacific Foundation's Vice President Najibullah argued that inviting Modi is strategically necessary for Canada, emphasizing the importance of G7's credibility and Canada's interests [3] - Canadian Foreign Minister Anand and Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar have engaged in discussions, indicating a gradual approach to rebuilding relations between the two countries [4]