After being convicted of 34 criminal charges related to falsifying business records, former U.S. President Donald Trump faces legal challenges that may prevent him from entering Canada, especially with the upcoming G7 summit scheduled to be held in Alberta next month.

According to Canadian immigration laws, individuals convicted of criminal offenses are deemed ineligible to enter the country without obtaining a special permit. Thus, Trump, as a convicted individual, is considered "inadmissible" to enter Canada unless he obtains a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) or is granted a special diplomatic exemption.

Despite these restrictions, the White House has confirmed that Trump intends to attend the G7 summit in Canada, indicating the possibility of a diplomatic exemption or a special permit allowing him to enter.

It is worth noting that Canada has previously granted similar exemptions in past cases, such as the visit of former U.S. President George W. Bush, who received an exemption despite his criminal record related to a DUI case.

However, Trump's conviction on criminal charges may raise legal and diplomatic questions, especially if no special permit is granted to him. If he does not receive the exemption, he may be barred from entering Canada, which could impact his participation in the summit and the bilateral relations between the two countries.

So far, the Canadian government has not issued an official statement regarding granting Trump a special permit or a diplomatic exemption. This issue is expected to remain in the spotlight in the coming weeks as the summit date approaches.