| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
As the world confronts evolving energy challenges shaped by geopolitical pressures, climate change and technological disruption, Canada will continue to work with G7 partners and other allies to reinforce prosperity, security and sustainability for citizens around the world.
| Natural Resources Canada | backgrounders
Building on commitments to enhance energy security made during the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, G7 Energy Ministers noted the importance of securing energy sources and critical mineral materials and of strengthening collaboration to improve the stability, resilience and flexibility of energy systems to meet demand and mitigate these risks.
| Natural Resources Canada | readouts
Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with Ukraine’s Minister of Energy, Svitlana Grynchuk, at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario. Minister Hodgson reaffirmed Canada’s longstanding commitment to Ukraine’s energy security, with Minister Grynchuk expressing gratitude for Canada’s support. Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, and Canada’s Special Representative for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, Chrystia Freeland, also attended the meeting.
| Natural Resources Canada | speeches
Energy markets are being reshaped by conflict, technology and the accelerating drive toward net zero. Citizens around the world need secure and affordable energy; investors need the conditions that make it possible to deploy capital; and governments must deliver economic growth while reducing emissions.
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With artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as one of the most consequential technologies for both the energy sector and global economy, Canada and its G7 partners are investing to support future competitiveness and productivity while considering energy security, reliability and affordability. G7 partners recognize that AI can be harnessed to promote energy innovation and help strengthen the resilience and reliability of energy systems. However, its adoption places growing pressure on energy grids and could negatively affect energy security.
| Natural Resources Canada | statements
Five decades after the G7’s founding in 1975, Ministers discussed the strategic role for continued G7 leadership in the context of global multilateral efforts, through domestic and global action and investments, in pursuit of energy and environmental objectives.
| Natural Resources Canada | statements
The G7 Ministers of Energy underscore the evolving scope of energy security and its impact on growth, competitiveness, and broader national and economic security
| Natural Resources Canada | statements
In the face of heightened global challenges and technological competition, we recognize that cooperation among G7 partners, trusted partners, industry, and international partners, to address the energy challenges of AI and harness the innovative potential of AI, is key to the success of our economies' digital transition, as well as broader energy, economic and national security imperatives. We have a shared ambition that AI data centers be reliably and cost-effectively powered through the adoption of technical and market-based solutions, such as optimizing the resource management and demand-side response related to the energy requirements of AI and data centres, in a manner consistent with domestic priorities and applicable international commitments.
| Natural Resources Canada | statements
We, the G7 Energy Ministers, condemn Russia’s war against Ukraine, and its impact on their energy security. We reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence. We share our united support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, who have shown bravery and resilience in the face of continued adversity. We support Ukraine's path towards further European integration, one that prioritizes transparency and strong governance standards.
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Those countries that opt to use nuclear energy, or to support its use, are committed to advancing research, development, and deployment of innovative nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors and advanced reactors. This includes sharing national best practices, facilitating access to financing tools, promoting clear, safe and efficient licensing approaches, and reinforcing coordination on commercial projects among G7 members and with partner countries. This also includes recognition of nuclear energy as a non-emitting baseload energy source consistent with national priorities and international commitments.
