Minister Sidhu advances Canada's trade priorities with G7 trade ministers
Canada News Centre
05 Jun 2025, 21:49 GMT+10
June 5, 2025 - Paris, France - Global Affairs Canada
This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, hosted a meeting with G7 trade ministers in Paris, France.
Minister Sidhu led an important discussion on the G7's role in contributing to a trade environment that supports our shared goals of driving economic growth, creating good-paying jobs, and building long-term prosperity. The G7 trade ministers engaged on pressing issues that are impacting the global economy.
Minister Sidhu reaffirmed Canada's commitment to the rules-based global trading system and the principles that underpin it. He highlighted the need for open, stable markets that ensure predictability amidst economic uncertainty, which is particularly important for small and medium-sized enterprises disproportionately affected by trade disruptions.
The minister also emphasized the importance of addressing the impacts of non-market policies and practices on our workers, businesses and economies.
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