Canada drives G7 focus: AI and critical minerals reshape economic security

At the 2025 G7 summit, Canada is steering discussions toward future-proofing economies by emphasizing artificial intelligence and critical minerals amid global geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts. This strategic pivot highlights the evolving priorities of the G7 in securing economic resilience and technological leadership.

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Canada is steering the G7 summit's agenda toward economic security by emphasizing artificial intelligence and critical mineral supply chains. The focus aims to build stronger economies and enhance peace amid global trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts, marking a strategic shift in the summit's priorities.
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The Headline

2025 G7 summit shaped by conflict, trade, and Canada's agenda

Key Facts
  • The Israel-Iran conflict has upended Mark Carney's carefully planned agenda at the 2025 G7 summit.BBC
  • The summit is taking place amid a global trade war started by Trump, who is using tariffs to rebalance trading relationships.BBC
  • Mark Carney is expected to treat Trump as an equal to avoid past tensions, with scrutiny beginning from the arrival ceremony.BBC
  • Canada's priorities at the summit focus on building stronger economies and strengthening peace and security, including harnessing artificial intelligence and fortifying critical mineral supply chains.BBC
Canada's priorities for the confab are sharply focused on building stronger economies and strengthening peace and security, including harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and fortifying critical mineral supply chains.
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2018 G7 summit set tense precedent with Trump

Key Facts
  • The 2018 G7 summit in Charlevoix, Quebec, was discordant due to Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and Europe.BBC
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