When global industry, digital policy and technology leaders converge, the agenda is never small—and today in Montréal, Canada placed itself at the heart of that conversation.

On December 8, 2025, the Government of Canada officially opened the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting, welcoming partners from across the world to chart a path forward in a time of extraordinary industrial transformation. Representing Canada were Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon, who jointly set the tone for a week of strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening the world’s most advanced economies.

“Canada, which is currently G7 President, stands at the forefront of innovation and advanced manufacturing and boasts world-class talent. Together with our G7 partners and allies, we are strengthening global supply chains and making strategic investments to ensure our industries remain resilient and continue to be powerful engines of growth and opportunity for generations to come,” expressed the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.

A Global Gathering with High Stakes

Amid shifting geopolitical landscapes, strategic competition, and accelerated technological change, Montréal has become a hub of forward-looking collaboration. G7 counterparts, industry partners and international delegates are convening to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing advanced economies:

  • Building resilient and secure supply chains
  • Accelerating industrial innovation and competitiveness
  • Expanding trusted digital infrastructure across borders
  • Strengthening economic and national security in a connected era

The goal is simple yet ambitious: ensure G7 partners remain engines of global growth in an era defined by digital transformation.

“Canada is leading a G7 vision where artificial intelligence and digital innovation drive productivity, empower workers and SMEs, and strengthen democratic values. Our goal is simple: build a trusted, secure and competitive digital future that delivers prosperity for everyone,” stated the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Carrying Forward the Momentum from Kananaskis

This gathering builds on the substantial work launched at the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, where leaders endorsed several landmark initiatives:

Together, these efforts frame a shared ambition: accelerate cutting-edge innovation while protecting national interests and shaping the rules of the digital economy.

The Montréal meeting pushes that momentum forward, translating high-level commitments into deeper cooperation between governments, industry and research ecosystems.

Strengthening Industrial Leadership in Times of Uncertainty

If there is a defining thread connecting the conversations in Montréal, it is urgency. The global environment is marked by volatility—from fragile supply chains to evolving digital threats—and G7 nations are aligning to meet these challenges head-on.

Across discussions, one theme is constant: international collaboration is no longer optional; it is essential. Whether in quantum research, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing or digital infrastructure, the G7’s ability to coordinate will determine its long-term competitiveness.

By hosting this meeting in Montréal, Canada signals its commitment to shaping the future of digital and industrial innovation—not in isolation, but alongside trusted partners who share common values, common challenges and a shared commitment to prosperity.