The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, co-hosted the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting in Montréal, Quebec, from December 8 to 9, 2025.
Building on the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta—where leaders adopted the G7 Kananaskis Common Vision for the Future of Quantum Technologies and the Leaders' Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Prosperity—the ministers worked on fostering economic prosperity and resilience.
The ministers discussed five key areas of collaboration:
- Industrial competitiveness, particularly in the context of growing market fragmentation and supply chain shocks. Ministers aim to facilitate collaboration that boosts productivity and drives growth across the G7.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a focus on reducing barriers to AI adoption by small businesses.
- Critical emerging technologies, including next-generation quantum technologies.
- A competitive and resilient digital economy, supporting innovation and inclusive growth.
- Supply chain security, to strengthen economic resilience and reduce vulnerabilities.
Main outcomes
The 2025 G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial Meeting in Montréal concluded with a set of outcomes that reflect the shared priorities of G7 members and the progress achieved through Canada's G7 Presidency rooted in mutual support and resilient partnerships.
- G7 2025 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration
- G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial Statement on the SME AI Adoption Blueprint
- Implementing the G7 AI Adoption Roadmap
Resources
Canada's 2025 G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Presidency has prepared a set of analytical and practical resources to support the implementation of the G7 commitments.
- The SME AI Adoption Blueprint
- Toolkit for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) deploying artificial intelligence (AI)
- Artificial intelligence adoption by small- and medium-sized enterprises: Insights from G7 case studies and Canada’s experience
- AI adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises | OECD
Related Links
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