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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.
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The G7 Ministers of Energy underscore the evolving scope of energy security and its impact on growth, competitiveness, and broader national and economic security
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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.
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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.
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On June 17, at the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, G7 Leaders announced the Critical Minerals Action Plan, which tasked relevant Ministers with developing a Roadmap to advance standards-based markets for critical minerals. Leaders committed to transparency, diversification, security, sustainable mining practices, trustworthiness, and reliability as essential principles for resilient critical minerals supply chains.
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The Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) of Canada and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) of the Commonwealth of Australia (Australia), hereinafter referred to as the “Participants”, recognize the strategic importance of critical minerals to the economic prosperity of our two countries. Canada and Australia are two large-scale likeminded producer nations holding some of the world’s most significant critical minerals and rare earth reserves. As representatives of producer nations, we concur on the need for our two nations to deepen our bilateral partnership to address the growing need for secure, diversified, and resilient critical minerals supply chains that reduce reliance on any single source.
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The Ministers welcomed the recent Canada Trade Mission to Italy, which included energy and clean technology amongst its priority sectors and looked forward to the proposed reciprocal visit to Canada by Italian companies for a Business Forum in 2026.
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On October 31st, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan YAMADA Kenji and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada Tim HODGSON met in Toronto on the occasion of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting to discuss the current situation surrounding global energy security and the direction of bilateral cooperation in the energy resources sector.
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The Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) of Canada and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) of Germany recognize the strategic importance of critical minerals to the economic and national security of our countries, including defense applications, the energy transition, clean technology manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing.
