OTTAWA (TIP): This week, Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, hosted a meeting with G7 trade ministers in Paris, France. Minister Sidhu led an important discussion on the G7’s role in contributing to a trade environment that supports our shared goals of driving economic growth, creating good-paying jobs, and building long-term prosperity. The G7 trade ministers engaged on pressing issues that are impacting the global economy.

Minister Sidhu reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to the rules-based global trading system and the principles that underpin it. He highlighted the need for open, stable markets that ensure predictability amidst economic uncertainty, which is particularly important for small and medium-sized enterprises disproportionately affected by trade disruptions.

The minister also emphasized the importance of addressing the impacts of non-market policies and practices on our workers, businesses and economies.

“While the rules-based global trading system continues to face complex and evolving challenges, it is the foundation of economic security and prosperity. The G7 is a vital forum to address the challenges that affect not only its members’ economies, but also the global economy. I will continue to work closely with my G7 counterparts to support Canadian businesses of all sizes in finding trade opportunities in diverse markets and to build Canada as the strongest economy in the G7.” – Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade

The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of seven of the world’s most advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union.

As the G7 President this year, Canada will host the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta from June 15 to 17, 2025.