Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki to visit Canada
May 29, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, will visit Canada on June 2, 2023.
During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Morawiecki will hold a bilateral meeting to address the regional defence and security challenges resulting from Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine and collaborate on their countries’ continued support to Ukraine. This meeting will also be an opportunity for the two leaders to advance their joint commitment to the rules-based international order and the growing Canada-Poland trade relationship to create good, middle-class jobs in both countries, including through opportunities in clean energy.
Building on the progress of Prime Minister Trudeau’s visit to Poland in March 2022, the meeting will highlight the significance of Canada’s deep ties to Poland, maintained by the strong Polish-Canadian community.
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“I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Morawiecki to Canada. The Canada-Poland relationship is rooted in strong ties between our people, a shared commitment to NATO and democracy, and growing commercial ties that are creating jobs and opportunities for people on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to work together to make progress on shared priorities, including our ongoing response to Russian aggression and support for Ukraine.”
Quick Facts
- This will be Prime Minister Morawiecki’s first official visit to Canada.
- Prime Minister Trudeau last met with Prime Minister Morawiecki on March 10, 2022, in Warsaw during a trip to Europe to further strengthen Canada’s solidarity with European partners and allies in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland is Canada’s largest trading partner in central and eastern Europe.
- The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) provides opportunities for both Canada and Poland. Bilateral merchandise trade in 2022 increased by more than 53 per cent compared to pre-CETA.
- Bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Poland reached $4 billion in 2022. Canada exported more than $1.2 billion to Poland, with $2.8 billion in imports.
- Poland is an important member of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Canada was the first NATO country to approve Poland joining the Alliance, in 1998. Polish troops are working together with the Canadian Armed Forces in the context of Operation UNIFIER and are deployed to the Canada-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence battle group in Latvia.
Associated Links
- Canada-Poland relations
- Prime Minister concludes successful visit to Europe and announces additional sanctions
- Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
May 29, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers:
“Today, we join the international community to honour the service, dedication, and sacrifice of civilian, military, and police personnel, past and present, in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations around the world.
“Canada has participated in dozens of peacekeeping operations worldwide since the late 1940s. We played a key role in the evolution of these efforts when Canada’s then-Secretary of State for External Affairs, Lester B. Pearson, proposed an armed and neutral UN peacekeeping force to stabilize the volatile Suez Crisis. This impartial and international military presence helped prevent global escalation, preserved peace in the region for 10 years, and earned Pearson a Nobel Peace Prize in 1957. Since the first UN peacekeeping missions began 75 years ago, the roles of peacekeepers have evolved – from being monitors and mediators between sides, to protecting human rights, promoting the rule of law, and supporting democracy.
“Canada has a long and proud history of supporting UN peacekeeping missions, with over 125,000 Canadians having served and played the important role of protecting the vulnerable and promoting peace. Our peacekeeping efforts are informed by the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, which serves to identify and address barriers to ensure that uniformed women can continue to make invaluable contributions to UN peacekeeping missions and the communities they support. Additionally, we launched and rallied the international community in support of the Vancouver Principles, which aim to prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers in places where peacekeeping missions operate.
“Canada will continue to support peacekeeping operations and work with its international partners to make progress on the path toward global peace. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I invite all Canadians to recognize the immense contributions of UN peacekeepers in promoting a safer, peaceful, and secure world for everyone.”
May 28, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the result of the presidential election in Türkiye:
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on his re-election.
“The ties between Canada and Türkiye run deep, with a vibrant diaspora of over 65,000 Turkish-Canadians tightly woven into our national fabric. Our countries are strong bilateral partners and are united by our shared commitment to upholding the fundamental principles of peace, security, and collective defence internationally.
“I look forward to continuing to work with President Erdoğan to strengthen our countries’ ties as long-standing NATO Allies and make progress on shared priorities. Canada also remains committed to supporting Türkiye as it rebuilds after the devastating earthquake in the region earlier this year.
“Together, Canada and Türkiye will continue to work to build a more prosperous future for people in both countries and around the world.”
May 25, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Romania, Nicolae Ciucă.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Ciucă reiterated their condemnation of Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, and reaffirmed their countries’ shared commitment to continue to support the Ukrainian people for as long as it takes.
The two prime ministers welcomed the strong cooperation between Canada and Romania as partners and Allies, including in defence of NATO’s eastern flank, and looked forward to constructive engagement between their countries and other members of the Alliance at the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Ciucă also looked forward to continued cooperation in other areas, including the nuclear energy sector.
Prime Minister Trudeau thanked Prime Minister Ciucă for his leadership of Romania since 2021, and he expressed his desire to continue deepening the already strong ties between our countries.
Related links
- Canada-Romania relations
- Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Canada and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
May 25, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Africa Day:
“Today, on Africa Day, we mark 60 years since the founding of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. We celebrate longstanding friendships and growing relationships with our many African partners, and recognize the important contributions of African nations, their peoples, and diverse cultures to Canada and to the world.
“The theme for Africa Day 2023, ‘Opportunities in Challenging Times’, speaks to the continent’s vibrant and entrepreneurial spirit. At this time, when people are facing the impacts of overlapping crises, including a warming planet and food and energy insecurity, Canada will continue to be there to support the African continent. That is why Canada is supporting the African Union’s membership in the G20. With 55 members and more than 1.3 billion people, increasing Africa’s voice at the G20 table will share perspectives of emerging and developing countries and ensure the G20 is more inclusive in its outcomes.
“Canada and the African Union are connected by shared values – a commitment to good governance, peace and security, and human rights. As a permanent observer at the African Union, Canada will continue to work hard to make progress on the priorities we share, particularly gender equality and women’s empowerment. And to respond to the recent instability in Sudan, Canada has worked – and will continue to work – closely with African leaders and international partners to promote dialogue and peace and to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected.
We look forward to continuing to strengthen our trade ties with our partners in Africa – one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the world. By sharing Canadian knowledge and expertise – through working together in international organizations like the Commonwealth, La Francophonie, and the United Nations – we can help build a more prosperous future for people on the African continent and in Canada alike.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish everyone a happy Africa Day. Together, we can help build a better world for everyone.”
May 24, 2023
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Water is Canada’s most precious natural resource. With 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater reserves, it is essential to our well-being and our economy. And as climate change and pollution increasingly threaten our waters, we must work together to keep it clean and healthy, now and into the future.
From banning harmful single-use plastics, to protecting vast amounts of Canada’s nature, we have already made historic progress. Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, highlighted another step forward with the Budget 2023 investment to protect Canada’s freshwater supply by establishing a new Canada Water Agency.
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canada Water Agency will work with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, local authorities, scientists, and other partners to find the best ways to keep our water safe, clean, and well-managed for everyone. As the Prime Minister announced, one of the first priorities of the Agency will be to begin the work of modernizing the Canada Water Act to reflect the changing reality of fresh water in Canada, including the impacts of climate change and the importance of Indigenous rights. As stewards of these lands and waters for millennia, consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples is critical.
Budget 2023 also renews and expands the Freshwater Action Plan, which will support regionally specific measures to further protect Canada’s freshwater reserves across the country – from Lake Winnipeg, to the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes, to the Mackenzie River. The Plan will continue to improve water quality and respond to the impacts of climate change, including through monitoring, assessment, and restoration work. The Canada Water Agency will lead the delivery of major elements of the Freshwater Action Plan.
Together, we can help ensure Canadians have clean water for generations to come.
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“From supplying our drinking water to being the places we love to spend time in nature, Canadians rely on safe, clean fresh water every day. By establishing the Canada Water Agency, we will work together across levels of government and with Indigenous Peoples, while bringing new, good jobs to Winnipeg. Together, we can keep our water clean now and into the future.”
“Whether you farm, fish, paddle, swim or just enjoy a tall glass of cold water, Canada’s freshwater resources help define this country. Leadership on this life-giving natural resource requires inclusion and collaboration, regional responsiveness, and actions on climate change impacts. The Government of Canada listened, and our historic investment is a response to the calls for a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan and the creation of the Canada Water Agency. The benefits of protecting and restoring fresh water in Canada will be felt in the health and well-being of millions of Canadians, our ecosystems, and the economy.”
“Canadians are concerned about the impacts of a changing climate on freshwater quality and quantity. In a country as vast as Canada, freshwater management is complex and challenges vary by region. Creating the Canada Water Agency presents a unique opportunity for Canada to work closely with regions, Indigenous Peoples, scientists and communities, among others, to find the best ways to ensure our freshwater is well managed and protected for future generations.”
Quick Facts
- Since 2017, the Freshwater Action Plan has served as a framework to advance the Government of Canada’s commitment to protect and restore freshwater quality in Canada’s freshwater basins. The renewed and strengthened plan will support the clean up of areas of concern in the Great Lakes, for example.
- The investment of over $750 million highlighted today was proposed in Budget 2023 and includes:
- $650 million over 10 years to support monitoring, assessment, and restoration work in major waterbodies across Canada, including in the Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Lake of the Woods, St. Lawrence River, Fraser River, Saint John River, Mackenzie River, and Lake Simcoe;
- $22.6 million over three years to support better coordination of efforts between the Government of Canada, provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, and stakeholders to protect fresh water across Canada; and
- $85.1 million over five years and $21 million ongoing thereafter to support the creation of a Canada Water Agency.
- The Freshwater Action Plan includes a $420 million commitment over 10 years to Great Lakes protection efforts, to help to:
- Complete the clean-up of 12 of 14 Canadian Great Lakes Areas of Concern by 2030 and complete clean-up of all Canadian Great Lakes Areas of Concern within 15 years.
- Reduce nutrients entering Lake Erie from Canadian sources by 200+ tonnes annually within 15 years to address the growing problem of harmful algal blooms.
- Establish binational nutrient reduction targets for all Canadian Great Lakes.
- Through the Canada Water Agency public engagement process, more than 2,700 Canadians shared their views on Canada’s most pressing freshwater challenges and the role the Canada Water Agency can play to help sustainably manage fresh water across the country.
- Recognizing the significance of fresh water to Indigenous Peoples and the Government of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation, we have been engaging directly with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis on freshwater challenges and the creation of the Canada Water Agency since 2020.
- More details about the mandate and priorities of the Canada Water Agency will be communicated soon, and legislation will be introduced by the end of 2023 to establish a stand-alone agency under the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Associated Links
- Budget 2023: Advancing Reconciliation and Building a Canada That Works for Everyone
- Great Lakes protection
- Canada invests over $3.9 million to support the Great Lakes
- Canada Water Act
- Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy
May 21, 2023
Hiroshima, Japan
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. At the Summit, G7 leaders advanced common values and shared priorities including strengthening global economic security and resilience, upholding the United Nations (UN) Charter, and working in partnership with emerging economies and developing countries to tackle shared challenges.
Today’s intersecting global crises – mounting armed conflict, climate change, food and energy insecurity, and the recent pandemic – call for more international collaboration, rooted in outreach and partnerships like the G7. Collectively, G7 leaders underlined actions in the following areas:
- Support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s ongoing illegal war of aggression for as long as necessary.
- Strengthen nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation efforts, consistent with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
- Launch the G7 Coordination Platform on Economic Coercion to increase our collective assessment, preparedness, and deterrence, to respond to economic coercion, and to promote cooperation with partners beyond the G7.
- Deepen cooperation with partners around the world to build clean energy economies of the future that reduce poverty and advance shared prosperity, as outlined in the G7 Clean Energy Economy Action Plan.
- Launch the Hiroshima Action Statement for Resilient Global Food Security with partner countries to address food and nutrition needs today and into the future
- Support sustainable quality infrastructure in line with the commitment to mobilize up to $600 billion by 2027 for the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII).
- Allocate over $21 billion in funding to address the worsening humanitarian crises this year, including in response to the global food crisis.
- Mobilize over $48 billion from the public and private sectors to support global health initiatives in the post-COVID-19 era, including the achievement of universal health care, and strengthening pandemic prevention preparedness and response.
- Accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognizing that reducing poverty and gender inequality and tackling the climate and nature crises go hand in hand.
- Support a free and open Indo-Pacific region which is inclusive, prosperous, secure, based on the rule of law, and that protects shared principles including sovereignty, territorial integrity, peaceful resolution of disputes, and fundamental freedoms and human rights.
Meeting in Hiroshima, a somber reminder of the unprecedented devastation and human suffering as a result of the atomic bombings of 1945, G7 leaders discussed nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. They issued the Hiroshima Vision on Nuclear Disarmament, in which they condemned Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and underscored the importance of maintaining the 77-year record of non-use of nuclear weapons.
In an extraordinary demonstration of solidarity as Putin’s attacks continue, G7 leaders were joined by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He shared with G7 leaders direct accounts of the acute needs of Ukrainians and discussed longer-term challenges relating to reconstruction and economic recovery. G7 leaders reiterated their condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, reaffirmed their shared commitment to uphold the free and open international order based on the rule of law, and committed to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. Prime Minister Trudeau highlighted Canada’s multifaceted and ongoing support to Ukraine, including financial, humanitarian, development, military, peace and stabilization assistance, sanctions against Putin’s enablers, and immigration measures for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion.
On the final day of the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau held a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy. The two leaders discussed the country’s military and financing needs, as well as longer-term challenges relating to reconstruction and economic recovery. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s support for a Ukraine peace plan. In particular, he noted the participation of emerging economies and developing countries at the G7 as a valuable opportunity for engagement.
Economic resilience and security was a priority throughout the Summit’s deliberations. Prime Minister Trudeau highlighted Canada’s important role in global supply chain resiliency and critical minerals as part of building a green and sustainable future. He underscored Canada’s international leadership in critical minerals, particularly as one of the world’s largest producers of minerals and metals, while emphasizing the need for economic security to shield supply chains from economic shocks and geopolitical threats, and the importance of cooperative, multilateral efforts — including with partners outside of the G7 — to advance ambitious climate action.
The Prime Minister and other G7 leaders met with guest country leaders and Heads of guest international organizations to discuss accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including gender equality, food security, and global health; taking ambitious climate action and promoting biodiversity, while growing clean economies and jobs of the future; and defending peace, security, and human rights. He discussed the importance of working together to reform the international financial architecture to improve access to financing for emerging economies and developing countries. These efforts are driven by a steadfast commitment to ensure shared prosperity and decent work for all, leaving no one behind.
During the Summit, the Prime Minister advocated for greater cooperation with G7 partners in the Indo-Pacific on defence, security, and geopolitical issues, aiming to foster greater G7 consensus on countering threats to the rules based international order. He reaffirmed the importance of Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy and leadership in the region, notably by highlighting the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Cook Islands.
Guided by shared values and drive to make life better for all people, leaders vowed to cooperate with civil society and partners beyond the G7 to strengthen the resilience of their societies, promote human rights online and offline, and achieve gender equality.
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“The G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, reminds us of how far we have come as an international community. Vowing never again, we have built a rules-based international order that has promoted unprecedented peace and prosperity. The G7 strives for a better world where no one is left behind and is committed to the task of promoting economic recovery and resilience, accelerating progress towards the SDGs, and building clean economies of the future. At this G7 Summit and beyond, Canada stands ready to work together to coordinate our efforts towards a better future for everyone.”
Quick Facts
- During the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau met with the following leaders:
- The Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio;
- The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz;
- The Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni;
- The President of France Emmanuel Macron;
- The Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh;
- The President of Indonesia Joko Widodo;
- The President of the European Council Charles Michel;
- The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen;
- The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres;
- The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy;
- The President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; and
- The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown.
- Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, and Vietnam participated in this year’s Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio.
- Japan also welcomed Heads of the UN, International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Organization for Cooperation and Economic Development (OECD), World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Trade Organization (WTO) as G7 guests.
- Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Kishida on Japan’s successful G7 Presidency this year and underscored the importance of continued G7 coordination to uphold the rules-based international order, bolster collective economic security, and address other shared priorities such as nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.
- During the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau announced:
- New sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations;
- Funding of $15 million to address threats posed by North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs and help ensure the international community is better able to identify, investigate, and respond to North Korea’s WMD activities, including sanctions evasion;
- An additional $4 million in funding to the International Atomic Energy Agency to continue verification and monitoring of Iran’s nuclear commitments. This new funding will help ensure the international community is able to track Iranian activities and maintain strong verification capacity until monitoring activities can resume in-country;
- A contribution of $42 million for the Mirova Gigaton Fund towards clean energy and climate-smart projects in emerging markets and developing countries, and a loan of $10 million from FinDev Canada to Maranatha Energy Investment S.R.L to construct and operate the first phase of a solar plant in the Dominican Republic;
- A contribution of $100 million through the Canada-International Finance Corporation (IFC) Facility for Resilient Food Systems to support improved food availability and affordability in developing countries;
- An investment of $50 million in the Climate Smart Food Systems Fund, which will provide loans and technical assistance for up to 30 agricultural small and medium enterprises in developing countries to support climate-smart interventions, help them adapt to climate change, and make food systems more resilient to crises and shocks;
- Funding of $4 million to the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), including $1 million to the Haiti Appeal, to respond to the distinct needs of women and girls as well as to support their participation in peace processes and agreements; and
- $283 million to the High Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA) at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to help countries build their clean and climate resilient economies.
- The Prime Minister reiterated his support for G7 PGII to deliver quality, sustainable infrastructure and help emerging and developing economies achieve SDGs. He also announced $283 million to the High Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA) at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to help countries build their clean and climate resilient economies.
- With the exception of 2020, G7 leaders have come together each year since the 1970s to discuss issues of domestic and global concern.
- Canada last held the presidency of the G7 in 2018. Japan holds the presidency in 2023, and Italy will hold it in 2024. Canada will next host the G7 in 2025.
Associated Links
- Prime Minister announces new sanctions in support of Ukraine and funding for nuclear safety and security
- Striving for a better world that leaves no one behind, together with our G7 partners
- Canada and the G7
- G7 Hiroshima 2023 (in English only)
- Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
May 21, 2023
Hiroshima, Japan
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
Prime Minister Trudeau welcomed President Zelenskyy’s participation at the Summit and reiterated Canada’s support to Ukraine for as long as it takes.
President Zelenskyy provided an update on the situation on the ground in Ukraine, and the two leaders discussed the country’s immediate military and financing needs, as well as longer-term challenges relating to reconstruction and economic recovery.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s support for a peace plan and noted the participation of emerging economies and developing countries at the G7 as a valuable opportunity for engagement.
President Zelenskyy expressed appreciation for Canadian assistance to the people of Ukraine, most notably through military training, sanctions, and humanitarian assistance, including demining.
Prime Minister Trudeau welcomed Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to address the devastating global effects of Russia’s invasion, particularly on emerging and developing economies.
Associated Links
- Canada and the G7
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Prime Minister announces new sanctions in support of Ukraine and funding for nuclear safety and security
- Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Canada-Ukraine relations
May 21, 2023
Hiroshima, Japan
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
The Prime Minister and the President emphasized their shared priorities of protecting democracy and human rights, as well as promoting inclusive economic growth and ambitious climate action, including on biodiversity and environmental conservation in critical areas such as the Amazon. They agreed on the importance of ongoing collaboration with Indigenous Peoples to address climate change and to achieve meaningful reconciliation in both countries.
The Prime Minister emphasized Canada’s commitment to working with partners within the Americas to support peace and security across the globe, including in Ukraine as it fights against Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion. The leaders expressed concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situations in Haiti and reaffirmed the importance of a robust Haitian-led solution.
Prime Minister Trudeau welcomed the opportunity to engage with President Lula and the leaders of other G7 partner countries on common global priorities. The two leaders exchanged views on pressing issues discussed at the G7, including promoting renewed and inclusive multilateralism through enhanced engagement with emerging and developing economies.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Lula agreed to continue working closely together as Canada welcomes Brazil’s presidency of the G20 in 2024.
Associated Links
- Canada and the G7
- Canada-Brazil relations
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Striving for a better world that leaves no one behind, together with our G7 partners
May 20, 2023
Hiroshima, JapanThe G7’s shared vision of a stable, prosperous, and peaceful future for all has never been more important. Given increasing armed conflict and climate change, to food and energy insecurity, and pandemic, today’s intersecting global crises call for more international collaboration.
Today, during the second day of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a series of new investments to help address the needs of people in emerging economies and developing countries. The Prime Minister alongside fellow G7 Leaders, Leaders of invited guest countries, and Heads of guest international organizations highlighted the need for ambitious and coordinated action to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a path forward for Canada and the world that leaves no one behind.
In discussions about the state of the global economy, Prime Minister Trudeau underscored how Canada is accelerating progress on the SDGs by investing in solutions that mobilize finance for quality infrastructure, enhance energy, food and nutrition security, safeguard global health, and promote gender equality, all while tackling the crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. He stressed the importance of working together to reform the international financial architecture to improve access to financing for emerging economies and developing countries.
During a side event for the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), Prime Minister Trudeau announced a contribution of $283 million to the High Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA) at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This investment makes Canada HIPCA’s largest donor to date and will help countries build their clean economies.
The Prime Minister also announced targeted investments in modern, climate-smart, resilient infrastructure, including a contribution of $42 million for the Mirova Gigaton Fund and a loan of $10 million from FinDev Canada - Canada’s own development finance institution - to Maranatha Energy Investment S.R.L to construct and operate the first phase of a solar plant in the Dominican Republic. The Prime Minister also highlighted FinDev Canada’s recent loan to Genneia of $54 million to support clean energy capacity in Argentina through a solar and wind energy project.
G7 Leaders issued a statement on economic resilience and economic security. Prime Minister Trudeau highlighted Canada’s important role in global supply chain resiliency and critical minerals as we strengthen our clean economies.
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is exacerbating an already-strained global food system. Prices of food and fuel are rising and creating further insecurity for people around the world. Recognizing that access to affordable, safe, nutritious, and adequate food is a basic human need, G7 leaders and leaders of invited guest countries launched the Hiroshima Action Statement for Resilient Global Food Security to address needs today and into the future. Canada continues to make significant investments in resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agriculture and nutritious food systems. Today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced $100 million through the Canada-International Finance Corporation Facility for Resilient Food Systems to enhance food security and food system resilience in developing countries.
The Prime Minister also announced a $50 million investment in agriculture and food systems under the Climate Smart Food Systems Fund, which will provide targeted loans and technical assistance for up to 30 agricultural small and medium enterprises in developing countries to support climate-smart interventions, adapt to climate change, and make food systems more resilient to crises and shocks.
During the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau welcomed the significant global progress made to address COVID-19, and agreed with leaders that we must not let up our efforts to better prepare for the next pandemic. Canada has been a leading partner in COVID-19 response and recovery, contributing over $3.5 billion in international assistance since February 2020, including $2.1 billion to meet its fair share in support of the ACT-Accelerator.
Canada continues to put women and girls at the centre of our efforts to ensure more inclusive and long-lasting solutions to the needs of low- and middle-income countries. Building on the ongoing close collaboration of G7 partners to promote gender equality, Prime Minister Trudeau announced $4 million to the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund, including $1 million to the Haiti Appeal, to respond to the crisis and the distinct needs of women and girls, and support their participation in peace processes and agreements. Canada will also commit $220,000 for the Global Fund for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence to ensure women and girl survivors can meaningfully participate in implementation of the Yazidi Survivors Law in Iraq.
Climate change disproportionately affects the world’s most vulnerable populations, and Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening the implementation of the Paris Agreement in this critical decade, and to chart a path toward net-zero emissions by 2050. G7 Leaders issued a Clean Energy Economy Action Plan and the Prime Minister encouraged G7 Leaders and guest countries to join Canada’s Global Carbon Pricing Challenge to triple the global coverage of carbon pricing systems, which fight climate change and can help make life more affordable for people, by 2030.
As part of Canada’s continued leadership on nature, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Canada will host the Global Environment Facility’s Seventh Assembly in Vancouver, British Columbia, from August 22-26, 2023, bringing together prominent officials, thought leaders, Indigenous Peoples, and international organizations to work together on the world’s most pressing environmental issues.
While in Hiroshima, Prime Minister Trudeau also declared Canada’s intent to rejoin the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), and welcomed the formalization of diplomatic relations with the Cook Islands – current chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, a significant step in advancing Canada’s engagement and commitment in the Indo-Pacific region.
During the Summit, G7 Leaders issued a communiqué in which they agreed: to support Ukraine for as long as it takes in the face of Russia’s illegal war; strengthen disarmament and non-proliferation efforts; coordinate our approach to global economic resilience and security; and drive the transition to clean energy economies of the future.
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“For nearly 50 years, the G7 has demonstrated that the international community is strongest when we act in unison. At this G7 Summit and beyond, Canada stands ready to work together to build a better world – one that is rooted in a free and open international order based on the rule of law, with a clean and healthy environment, and strong economies that work for everyone.”
Quick Facts
- In 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was appointed as one of the co-chairs of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s SDG Advocates group, where he joins 16 inspiring, influential people raising global awareness of the SDGs and the need for accelerated action.
- In February 2021, the Government of Canada released the Moving Forward Together: Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy, which aims to create and foster a whole-of-society approach to accelerate progress on the SDGs, in Canada and abroad. Canada continues to take a gender-responsive approach to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through its Feminist Foreign Policy, including the Feminist International Assistance Policy.
- In 2021-2022, 99 per cent of Canada’s bilateral international assistance either targeted or integrated gender equality.
- At the 2022 G7 Summit, Canada committed to working with G7 Leaders and international partners to close the infrastructure financing gap by aiming to mobilize global investments of up to $600 billion (USD) by 2027, and strengthening global partnerships for public and private investments in sustainable, inclusive, resilient and quality infrastructure.
- The High Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA) is the EBRD’s first multi-donor partnership for accelerating climate action and environmental co-benefits and fulfils an important part of Canada’s $5.3 billion international climate finance commitment over the 2021-2026 period.
- The Global Environment Facility is the largest multilateral source of global environmental financing, and is Canada’s primary mechanism for enabling developing countries to address challenges including biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, and threats to ocean health.
- As part of its G7 Presidency, Japan invited the Leaders of Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Vietnam to participate as guests in the Hiroshima Summit. Japan also invited the Heads of the United Nations (UN), International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Organization for Cooperation and Economic Development (OECD), World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Trade Organization (WTO).
Related Products
- Addressing the needs of emerging economies and developing countries
- G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué (in English only)
- Hiroshima Action Statement for Resilient Global Food Security
- G7 Leaders’ Statement on Economic Resilience and Economic Security
- G7 Clean Energy Economy Action Plan
Associated Links
- Canada and the Sustainable Development Goals
- Canada and the G7
- G7 Hiroshima 2023 (in English only)
- Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
