Yesterday, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, met with Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, and Jean-Claude Juncker, European Commission President, and welcomed them to the G7 Summit in Charlevoix.

The leaders discussed Canada’s G7 themes, including economic growth that benefits everyone, gender equality and women’s empowerment, peace and security, and healthy oceans.

The leaders exchanged views on trade and emphasized the need to promote and strengthen the rules-based international trading system. The Prime Minister and the presidents also discussed the importance of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement as a tool for mutual prosperity.

The Prime Minister expressed his ongoing appreciation for a strong transatlantic partnership.