Minister Sidhu to advance trade priorities at G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Paris, France
News release
May 4, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will attend the second G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting of the year in Paris, hosted by France, on May 5 and 6, 2026.
Minister Sidhu will meet with his G7 counterparts to discuss how collaboration on current trade and investment priorities can be strengthened, including by fostering supply chain resilience for critical minerals, tackling non-market policies and practices, sharing best practices in mitigating challenges related to low-value parcels and supporting a more effective multilateral trading system.
While in France, Minister Sidhu will engage with international partners and business stakeholders to advance Canadian trade policy interests in support of Canada’s economic prosperity and trade diversification strategy, building on the work done under Canada’s G7 presidency last year.
Quotes
“As the global economy faces growing uncertainty and increasingly complex trade challenges, the G7 remains an important forum to advance solutions. I am looking forward to meeting with my G7 counterparts to promote shared priorities that strengthen mutual prosperity and economic growth.”
- Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade
Quick facts
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The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal partnership of advanced economies. Members include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, along with the European Union.
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The G7 was established in the mid-70s to coordinate responses to global economic challenges.
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Contacts
Huzaif Qaisar
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Trade
343-575-8816
Huzaif.Qaisar@international.gc.ca
Mujtaba Hussain
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Trade
343-203-7332
Mujtaba.Hussain@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
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