Minister Joly to host G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec

February 19, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today provided additional details on the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, after previously announcing that it would take place in Charlevoix, Quebec, from March 12 to 14, 2025.

As Canada holds the G7 presidency this

year, it is honoured to welcome foreign ministers to address pressing global challenges together and strengthen international cooperation.

The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will include discussions on the ongoing support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression, the situation in the Middle East and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting will also address significant issues in the Americas, including the ongoing crises in Haiti and Venezuela, as well as peace and security challenges in Africa, particularly in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

G7 ministers will also address broader thematic issues which impact our security and global economic stability. As Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security issues are increasingly connected, Minister Joly and her counterparts will pursue effective G7 responses to disruptive actions that affect our common interests.

Quotes

“Canada is proud to hold the G7 presidency this year. We are committed to working with G7 and other international partners to tackle the most urgent global challenges of our time. This meeting will be an opportunity to advance peace, security and prosperity worldwide.’’

- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Quick facts

• The G7 is an informal forum of 7 advanced economies and the European Union. Its leaders meet annually at the G7 Summit to address global economic and geopolitical issues.

• The G7 has been a global leader in mobilizing support for Ukraine in its defence against Russia since 2022.

• In 2025, Canada and its G7 partners will celebrate 50 years of partnership and cooperation. Ever since France hosted the first meeting in 1975, the G7 has been a driving force for international peace, economic prosperity and sustainable development.

• From June 15 to 17, 2025, G7 leaders will gather in Kananaskis, Alberta, for the G7 Summit. As host, Canada will lead discussions on shared priorities, including international trade, peace and security and global economic stability.