Y Media did LIVE Coverage of G7 Summit, Canada 2025
Y Media Group provided exclusive and live coverage of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta. Broadcasting through Channel Y and Y Plus, Y Media brought real-time updates, expert commentary, and exclusive insights into the historic summit, marking Canada’s resurgent leadership on the global stage under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Carney’s Vision for Canada on the Global Stage
As host, Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a bold and strategic roadmap focused on asserting Canadian sovereignty, expanding international partnerships, and leading with democratic values. Through over a dozen bilateral meetings, Canada showcased its commitment to global peace, trade resilience, security innovation, and climate action.
Backing Ukraine and Sanctioning Russia
Prime Minister Carney, standing beside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced a $4.3 billion support package—$2 billion in military aid and a $2.3 billion reconstruction loan via G7 extraordinary revenue acceleration. Carney also announced sanctions targeting 200 Russian shadow fleet vessels and individuals involved in sanctions evasion. He called Russia’s missile strike on Kyiv “barbaric.”
Canada-U.S. Reset: Tariffs, Defence and Diplomacy
In a critical bilateral meeting, Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump committed to resolving aluminum and steel tariff disputes within 30 days. Trump acknowledged Carney’s data-driven trade proposal as “very good,” though different from his own approach. Trump also proposed Canada’s participation in the $71 billion U.S. “Golden Dome” missile shield—up from a previous $61 billion—though Carney has not confirmed involvement.
Trump reignited debate on Russia’s G8 expulsion, calling its removal “a mistake” and blaming prior Canadian leadership, including Justin Trudeau. “G7 used to be the G8,” Trump said. “Barack Obama and a person named Trudeau didn’t want Russia in. I’d say that was a mistake. You wouldn’t have a war right now if Russia was still in.”
United Kingdom: Trade, CPTPP and Cybersecurity
Prime Minister Carney and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new UK-Canada Economic and Trade Working Group aimed at eliminating market access barriers and expanding digital trade. Carney confirmed Canada will introduce legislation this fall to ratify the UK’s accession to the CPTPP. The two also launched a $5.7 million Canada-UK Common Good Cyber Fund to combat digital repression, and a $14.8 million joint investment in biomanufacturing. Intelligence sharing and AI partnerships were strengthened through agreements involving the Canadian and UK AI Safety Institutes and Canadian tech firm Cohere.
US-UK Trade Deal Formalized at G7 Summit
At the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer finalized a significant bilateral trade agreement, marking a pivotal post-Brexit milestone. The deal preserves a baseline 10% tariff structure while promoting broader market access and regulatory alignment between the two countries. Seen as a model for future U.S. trade talks, including with the European Union, the agreement reinforces the transatlantic economic alliance and signals Trump’s continued push for reciprocal trade terms.
France: Aerospace, AI, and Cybersecurity
Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron expanded partnerships in artificial intelligence, energy, and quantum tech. They celebrated a $10 billion Airbus deal involving LOT Polish Airlines that benefits Canadian and French workers. A new intelligence-sharing MOU was signed.
Germany: Trade and Critical Minerals
Meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Carney emphasized Canada’s leadership in critical minerals, AI, and energy. Both leaders underscored the need to support Ukraine and boost bilateral trade and defence capacity.
Italy: Combatting Crime and Deepening Innovation
PM Carney praised Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her role in tackling illicit drug trafficking. They agreed to enhance collaboration on organized crime, foreign interference, and energy and innovation projects.
Japan: Defence and Tech Cooperation
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Carney finalized a Canada-Japan Security of Information Agreement and agreed to deepen cooperation in aerospace, shipbuilding, and emerging technologies. Both leaders emphasized the need for resilient trade amid global disruptions.
India: Diplomatic Restoration
PM Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to appoint new high commissioners and restore consular services. They discussed sovereignty, critical minerals, and digital innovation. On the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, Carney confirmed he raised the matter and emphasized the importance of law enforcement cooperation between both countries. He also stated that due to the ongoing judicial process, he would refrain from further comment. The conversation underscored a cautious diplomatic reset, with Carney highlighting the principles of rule of law and democratic accountability.
Mexico: Trade, Energy and CUSMA Review
In talks with President Claudia Sheinbaum, Carney highlighted deep economic integration, North American competitiveness, and upcoming CUSMA negotiations. Both nations committed to deeper ministerial-level engagement.
South Korea: Pacific Partnership and Defence
President Lee Jae Myung and Carney reaffirmed support for a free Indo-Pacific and expanded collaboration in AI, defence, and trade. Carney emphasized Canada’s strategic Pacific presence.
Brazil: Trade, Climate and COP30
Carney and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva discussed trade, Indigenous partnerships, wildfire prevention, and clean energy growth. Both countries aligned on goals for COP30 later this year.
South Africa: Climate and Economic Growth
Carney and President Cyril Ramaphosa focused on joint initiatives in AI, wildfires, critical minerals, and energy resilience. They pledged enhanced coordination across G7 and G20 platforms.
Australia: Wildfire Solidarity and Defence Innovation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Carney explored Over-the-Horizon Radar collaboration and Indo-Pacific stability. Carney thanked Australia for sending firefighters to Alberta and discussed critical minerals and climate action.
NATO: Defence Commitment with Mark Rutte
Carney confirmed to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Canada will meet the 2% defence spending benchmark this year. Discussions focused on Ukraine and reinforcing transatlantic security.
European Union: Trade and Ukraine Support
In a trilateral with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President António Costa, Carney reaffirmed support for Ukraine, expanded trade frameworks, and coordinated on critical minerals. They committed to enhanced dialogue at the upcoming Canada-EU Summit.
Key G7 Outcomes Under Canada’s Presidency
● Securing critical minerals supply chains
● Adopting, powering, and sharing artificial intelligence
● Collaborating on quantum innovation
● Preventing, fighting, and recovering from wildfires
● Countering foreign interference, including transnational repression
● Fighting transnational crime, such as migrant smuggling
Closing Statement
Carney closed the summit declaring: “In Kananaskis, Canada’s Presidency showed that we’re ready to create new international partnerships, deepen alliances, and lead member nations into a new era of global co-operation. Canada has the resources the world wants and the values to which others aspire. Canada is meeting this moment with purpose and strength.”
