This week, from May 23 to 25, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, will attend the meeting of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors hosted by Italy.
At the G7, the Deputy Prime Minister will advance discussions with Canada's allies to strengthen our shared supply chains and create economic growth that is shared by all.
The Deputy Prime Minister will use the meetings as an opportunity to deepen international partnerships as the world races to build net-zero economies; advance the implementation of a Two-Pillar multinational tax system; increase productivity and boost innovation across our economies, including by investing in the transformative opportunities of Artificial Intelligence; and drive inclusive growth that is shared by all, particularly for women and girls around the world.
At the G7, Canada will continue to call for making full use of frozen Russian Central Bank assets to pay for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction. Canada has been an early champion of, and continues to support, proposals to utilize frozen Russian assets for the purpose of supporting Ukraine. Russia-the aggressor-must pay for the destruction it has caused.
The G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors will be joined in person by the Ukrainian Minister of Finance, Sergii Marchenko.
An itinerary of events will be released in advance of the meeting.
