Karandeep: Kananaskis, Alberta – June 17, 2025 — Prime Minister Mark Carney closed the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit on Tuesday in Kananaskis, Alberta. This marked the end of an important meet where Canada stood out as a key force in global teamwork in an increasingly risky world. While hosting the summit as Canada’s G7 head, Carney spoke about the need for strong ties, shared goals, and firm leadership to face big global issues — from world threats to new tech and the climate crisis.
Over a few days of talks, G7 leaders agreed on six main areas to work on: boosting critical mineral supply chains, advancing artificial intelligence, moving forward with quantum tech, tackling wildfires, fighting foreign influence, and battling international crimes like human smuggling. These deals show that big global problems need united action — and that the G7 must lead by example.
A key focus of the summit was backing Ukraine. Prime Minister Carney shared wide new plans to help strengthen the nation’s defense and economy amid Russia’s ongoing attacks. These plans include new punishments for people, groups, and ships that aid the Kremlin’s war, as well as an extra \$2 billion in military aid from Canada this year. Canada also confirmed a \$2.3 billion loan to Ukraine through a special G7 loan program, along with \$57.4 million in more security help.
Besides immediate safety issues, Canada used its G7 chance to start plans for shaping the global economy and tech scene. Carney shared nearly \$400 million to help spark private funds for global development projects and up to \$185.6 million to speed up the use and sale of artificial intelligence. Climate and tech were also very important, with \$120.4 million for global wildfire prevention and help, \$80.3 million to support building strong mineral supply chains, and \$22.5 million to boost work in quantum tech.
To expand Canada’s reach in the Western Hemisphere, the Prime Minister also shared up to \$544 million in guarantees for new development funding in Latin America and the Caribbean.
“In Kananaskis, Canada’s leadership showed that we’re set to form new global partnerships, strengthen ties, and guide member nations into a new time of world cooperation,” said Carney. “Canada has what the world needs and the values that others look up to. Canada is taking on this moment with aim and strength.”
As the summit wraps up, it’s clear that Canada has moved beyond its usual role as a middle power — stepping up with both hope and action. From defending democratic values to driving new ideas and climate strength, this year’s G7 Summit shows that Canada is not just taking part in world leadership — it is helping to shape it.