October 31, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario 

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, look forward to co-hosting the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting in Montreal, Quebec, from December 8 to 9, 2025.

Building on the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta-where leaders adopted the G7 Kananaskis Common Vision for the Future of Quantum Technologies and the Leaders' Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Prosperity-the ministers are working on an agenda focused on fostering economic prosperity and resilience.

Five key areas of collaboration are expected to be discussed at the meeting:

1. Industrial competitiveness, particularly in the context of growing market fragmentation and supply chain shocks, with the ministers aiming to facilitate collaboration that boosts productivity and drives growth across the G7
2. Artificial intelligence, with a focus on reducing barriers to AI adoption by small businesses
3. Critical emerging technologies, including next-generation quantum technologies
4. A competitive and resilient digital economy, supporting innovation and inclusive growth
5. Supply chain security to strengthen economic resilience and reduce vulnerabilities

Under Canada's leadership at the Kananaskis summit, G7 members agreed to collaborate on vital economic and technology issues, reinforcing shared commitments to innovation, security and inclusive prosperity.