National Special Security Events

Prime Minister concludes virtual G20 Leaders' Summit

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Sunday, November 22, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the G20 Virtual Leaders' Summit, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,and welcomed the conclusions outlined in the G20 Leaders' Declaration.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the G20 Virtual Leaders' Summit, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,and welcomed the conclusions outlined in the G20 Leaders' Declaration.
  • In virtual meetings at the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau highlighted the importance of G20 leadership and coordinated action to beat the COVID-19 pandemic, restore economic growth, and take ambitious action to fight climate change.
  • During the Summit, the Prime Minister noted the importance of putting people at the heart of recovery efforts.
  • The G20 Virtual Leaders' Summit was an opportunity to expand global efforts to fight COVID-19, restore economic growth, and combat climate change."

Annual G20 Interfaith Forum Convenes Global Religion Representatives to Address Responses to COVID, Inequality, Climate Change, and Other Pressing Societal Challenges

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Monday, October 5, 2020

"At each meeting, participants focused on global policies and highlighted relevant actions the G20 leaders and religious communities should consider at the G20 Interfaith Forum.

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  • "At each meeting, participants focused on global policies and highlighted relevant actions the G20 leaders and religious communities should consider at the G20 Interfaith Forum.
  • This forumconvenes the global religious community at precisely the most opportune moment, as the world faces an unprecedented combination of interrelated challenges."
  • The five-day G20 Interfaith Forum conference is open to the public and will be streamed live at www.G20Interfaith.live .
  • The G20 Interfaith Forum seeks global solutions by collaborating with religious thought leaders and political representatives.

Statement by Minister Seamus O'Regan Following the G20 Energy Ministers Meeting

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Friday, April 10, 2020

"G20 countries share an understanding that the security and economic prosperity of our people is tied to a well-functioning, stable energy market.

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  • "G20 countries share an understanding that the security and economic prosperity of our people is tied to a well-functioning, stable energy market.
  • That shared understanding was apparent in the discussions that took place today about multilateral solutions to oil price instability.
  • The energy sector is also a critical component of Canada's plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • With that goal in mind, we will keep up our work with provinces, Indigenous communities, businesses, workers, and international partners including the G20."

G20 summit upholds multilateralism, opposes protectionism

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Monday, July 1, 2019

BEIJING, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on2019 G20 Osaka Summit and the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. state leaders during the summit:

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  • BEIJING, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on2019 G20 Osaka Summit and the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. state leaders during the summit:
    The 14th Group of 20 (G20) summit was held June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan.
  • The creation of G20 summit was a landmark event in global governance.
  • Afterwards, they would discuss how to implement the summit decisions in the context of the China-U.S. strategic and economic dialogue.
  • In the G20 summit in Osaka, many state leaders advocated multilateralism, openness and cooperation, calling for joint efforts in forging a high-quality global economy.

Lords Committee to quiz expert ahead of G20 Summit

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Friday, May 24, 2019

The International Relations Committee takes evidence 5 June at 11.15am

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  • The House of Lords International Relations Committee holds a second evidence session on the global economy, ahead of theG20 Summit from 28-29 June in Osaka, Japan.
  • What are the most important economic issues and trends that will be discussed at the G20 Summit in June?
  • The threat of a 'trade war' between the United States and China loomed over the last G20 Summit in Buenos Aires in November/December 2018.
  • To what extent is this threat now a reality, and how will it affect the forthcoming G20 Summit in June?

Lords Committee to quiz expert ahead of G20 Summit

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Friday, May 24, 2019

The International Relations Committee takes evidence 5 June at 11.15am

Key Points: 
  • The House of Lords International Relations Committee holds a second evidence session on the global economy, ahead of theG20 Summit from 28-29 June in Osaka, Japan.
  • What are the most important economic issues and trends that will be discussed at the G20 Summit in June?
  • The threat of a 'trade war' between the United States and China loomed over the last G20 Summit in Buenos Aires in November/December 2018.
  • To what extent is this threat now a reality, and how will it affect the forthcoming G20 Summit in June?

Lords Committee to quiz experts ahead of G20

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Saturday, May 11, 2019

International Relations Committee takes evidence on 15 May at 10.40am

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  • The House of Lords International Relations Committeeholds a one-off evidence session on the global economy, ahead of the 2019 G20 Summit on 28-29 June in Osaka Japan.
  • Wednesday 15 May in Committee Room 4, Palace of Westminster
    How important a role has the G20 played in global economic governance, and to what extent does it remain fit for that purpose?
  • What are the most important economic issues and trends that will be discussed at the G20 Summit in June?
  • Are there issues on which the G20 is likely to make progress at the Summit in June?

Lords Committee to quiz experts ahead of G20

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Saturday, May 11, 2019

International Relations Committee takes evidence on 15 May at 10.40am

Key Points: 
  • The House of Lords International Relations Committeeholds a one-off evidence session on the global economy, ahead of the 2019 G20 Summit on 28-29 June in Osaka Japan.
  • Wednesday 15 May in Committee Room 4, Palace of Westminster
    How important a role has the G20 played in global economic governance, and to what extent does it remain fit for that purpose?
  • What are the most important economic issues and trends that will be discussed at the G20 Summit in June?
  • Are there issues on which the G20 is likely to make progress at the Summit in June?