Canada Hosts G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting, Advancing Global Action on Climate, Clean Energy, and Resource Efficiency

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and 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. The meeting gathered ministers from leading global economies to advance shared goals on energy security, environmental protection, and climate action. Building on commitments from the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, discussions focused on protecting freshwater and ocean ecosystems, boosting resource efficiency, and strengthening preparedness for extreme weather. Key outcomes included the G7 Water Coalition Workplan to enhance global cooperation on water security and the Toronto Action Plan on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency, a three-year roadmap promoting sustainable resource use in sectors such as critical minerals, textiles, and plastics.

Minister Dabrusin also released a Chair’s Statement on Extreme Weather Prediction, Preparedness, and Response, building on the Kananaskis Wildfire Charter to strengthen global collaboration. Ministers explored the use of artificial intelligence, resilient infrastructure, and nature-based solutions to improve climate readiness. Ahead of the meeting, Minister Dabrusin hosted a roundtable on mobilizing private finance for climate action, bringing together government, industry, and philanthropic leaders to accelerate clean energy investment in developing economies—linking climate progress with economic opportunity.

At the Energy Innovation Forum, co-hosted by Canada and the International Energy Agency, Minister Dabrusin highlighted Canada’s commitment to climate innovation and clean growth. Canada also announced new investments, including $1.25 million for the Climate Finance Access Network, $2 million for the Creating a Just Transition initiative, and over $6.8 million through the Northern REACHE program to support renewable energy projects in Nunavik, Quebec. These projects will replace millions of litres of diesel and cut over 250,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The outcomes of the G7 meeting will guide Canada’s continued leadership at upcoming global forums, including MoCA9, COP30, and UNEA-7, as it advances clean growth, climate resilience, and nature conservation.

“This Ministers’ Meeting reinforced that action on the climate and environment can be a key driver of economic competitiveness and prosperity. Canada is advancing global collaboration to safeguard our water, land, and air while accelerating the transition to clean energy and a low-carbon future. By investing in innovation and environmental protection, we’re building a more resilient economy–one that creates good jobs, attracts investment, and ensures a healthy planet for generations to come,” commented The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.