December 8, 2025 - Montreal, Quebec
Today, Canada, represented by 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, opened the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting in Montreal, Quebec.
Minister Joly and Minister Solomon are welcoming industry partners, international delegates and G7 counterparts to discuss how advanced economies can strengthen supply chains, accelerate innovation and deepen cooperation on industrial competitiveness. The discussions will focus on building resilient economies, expanding trusted digital infrastructure, unlocking new opportunities for growth across the G7 and supporting the transition to a resilient and secure digital economy while upholding economic and national security priorities. The work will build on the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, where leaders adopted the Kananaskis Common Vision for the Future of Quantum Technologies, and the G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan, and published the G7 Leaders' Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Prosperity.
In a time of global uncertainty and rapid industrial and technological change, it is more important than ever for G7 partners, trusted allies, industry leaders and international collaborators to work together to strengthen supply chains, foster innovation and ensure that the international industrial sector remains an engine of economic growth and prosperity.
