Tallinn Mechanism Members Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States together with observers Czechia, the European Union, NATO and the World Bank, gathered in Paris on October 30-31st.

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.

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.

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $1.6 million for two projects from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF).

To encourage economic and social independence among Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless, and to promote their reintegration into the community, the federal government is investing more than $1.4 million in two projects in Montreal aimed at improving the services available to Veterans and providing them with housing assistance.

The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis.

This commemoration is an important part of the Government of Canada’s response to Call to Action 79 in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report.

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, co-hosted the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, on October 30 and 31, 2025

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.

On December 8 and 9, 2025, 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, will co-host the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal, Quebec.

The Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom today issued the following statement:

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, look forward to co-hosting the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal, Quebec, from December 8 to 9, 2025.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) wishes to honour the memory and contribution to Quebec cinema of filmmaker Gilles Blais, who passed away on October 17 at the age of 84. Mr. Blais had a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years at the NFB.

Today, on the margins of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with G7 and industry partners, announced the first round of strategic projects and measures under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance to accelerate the development of secure critical minerals supply chains.

On October 31, 2025, on the margins of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with G7 and industry partners, announced the first round of strategic projects and measures under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance to accelerate the development and security of critical minerals supply chains. This first round of 26 new investments, partnerships and measures will accelerate and unlock $6.4 billion of critical minerals projects, essential in defence, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing supply chains.

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.

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.

Under Italy’s 2024 G7 Presidency, we agreed to the establishment of the G7 Water Coalition, which aims to identify common goals and strategies, to catalyze shared ambitions and priorities to tackle the global water crisis, and to mainstream water and its cross-sectoral relevance in an impactful and coherent way into existing fora and processes, including by raising the political focus on water at the global level, and complementing other global initiatives.

Over the past decade, the G7 has taken significant action to advance efforts on circular economy and resource efficiency, including through the G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency (G7 ARE) launched in 2015, the Agenda on Circular Textiles and Fashion (G7 ACT) adopted in 2024, the Berlin Roadmap on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy (2022-2025) adopted in 2022, the Bologna Roadmap adopted in 2017 and the Toyama Framework on Material Cycles adopted in 2016.

The world has experienced record-breaking wildfires and other extreme weather events, such as floods, hurricanes, droughts and heat waves, across every continent over the past decade, often overwhelming available national resources and requiring governments to request assistance from other countries.

Your Excellency, distinguished guests, members of the Canadian Armed forces, but also affected members for who we are here for today.

Your Excellency, members of the CAF, serving and veterans, madame Jean, Rear Admiral

Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be in Chibougamau to thank staff and meet seniors during a visit to Manoir Providence. On this occasion, the Minister will highlight new measures from Budget 2025 to support workers.

On November 3rd, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will continue the pre-budget tradition of selecting a new pair of shoes ahead of tabling the budget. The Minister will visit Boulet Boots, in Saint-Tite. He will tour the facility and experience hands-on how to craft, mould, and build a uniquely Canadian pair of shoes. The Minister will answer questions from the media after the tour.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard, following the public notice issued on September 26.