MINISTERIAL MEETINGS
G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting
Montréal, Quebec
Canada welcomes G7 Ministers in Montréal, Quebec from December 8 to 9, 2025.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, are bringing together G7 partners to discuss topics that are key to fostering economic prosperity and resilience.
The ministers are expected to discuss five key areas of collaboration:
- Industrial competitiveness, particularly in the context of growing market fragmentation and supply chain shocks. Ministers aim to facilitate collaboration that boosts productivity and drives growth across the G7.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a focus on reducing barriers to AI adoption by small businesses.
- Critical emerging technologies, including next-generation quantum technologies.
- A competitive and resilient digital economy, supporting innovation and inclusive growth.
- Supply chain security, to strengthen economic resilience and reduce vulnerabilities.
Related links
- News release: Canada advances international cooperation on industry, AI and digital technology at the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting
- News release: Canada and the United Kingdom strengthen ties on quantum and digital infrastructure
- Statement: Joint Statement of the first meeting of the Canada-European Union Digital Partnership Council
- News release: Canada and the European Union to deepen their collaboration on artificial intelligence and digital credentials and trust services
- Statement: Joint statement by Canada’s Minister Solomon and Germany’s Minister Wildberger announcing the Canada-Germany Digital Alliance
- News release: Canada and Germany deepen their collaboration on advanced technologies
- News release: Canada opens G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal
- News release: Canada to host G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal
- Media advisory: Media accreditation process now open for the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting