47th G7 summit

Prime Minister to travel to New York City for World Law Congress

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to New York City, United States of America, on July 21 to participate in the World Law Congress, where he will emphasize the importance of continued collaboration to uphold the rule of law and build a more peaceful world for everyone.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to New York City, United States of America, on July 21 to participate in the World Law Congress, where he will emphasize the importance of continued collaboration to uphold the rule of law and build a more peaceful world for everyone.
  • While in New York City, the Prime Minister will meet with President von der Leyen and United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres.
  • The World Law Congress is hosted by the World Jurist Association, which was founded in 1963 to become a free and open forum for judges, lawyers, law professors and other professionals from around the world to cooperate in strengthening and expanding the rule of law and its institutions.
  • The Prime Minister last met with the United Nations Secretary-General on May 20, 2023, on the margins of the G7 Summit.

Global health leaders adopt the Nagasaki Outcomes Statement and jointly call for the acceleration of R&D, access and delivery for neglected tropical diseases

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

TOKYO, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading organizations signed and adopted the "Nagasaki Outcomes Statement," which calls for accelerated R&D, access and delivery for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

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  • TOKYO, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading organizations signed and adopted the "Nagasaki Outcomes Statement," which calls for accelerated R&D, access and delivery for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
  • To address this challenge, global health leaders convened at the Commemorative Symposium for G7 Health Ministers Meeting in Nagasaki, Japan, "Accelerating Research and Development, Access and Delivery for Neglected Tropical Diseases," to agree to the "Nagasaki Outcomes Statement" and call for sustainable financing and equitable access to interventions for NTDs.
  • In addition to six asks to G7 Leaders to support investments in R&D, access and delivery, the Statement recognizes that there is a key role for the global NTD community to play.
  • Connect, coordinate and create a multisectoral approach, enabling end-to-end ecosystem for the acceleration of R&D, access and delivery.

IBM Launches $100 Million Partnership with Global Universities to Develop Novel Technologies Towards a 100,000-Qubit Quantum-Centric Supercomputer

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the G7 Summit in Japan, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a 10-year, $100 million initiative with the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago to develop a quantum-centric supercomputer powered by 100,000 qubits.

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  • To usher in this powerful new paradigm, a global collaboration and an activation of talent and resources across industries and research institutions is being initiated.
  • Importantly, the two laboratories offer capabilities and expertise that can facilitate delivering the technologies envisaged in the race to build a quantum-centric supercomputer.
  • "Over the past several years, IBM has been at the forefront of introducing quantum technology to the world," said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM.
  • For more about the path to a 100,000-qubit quantum-centric supercomputer, read the IBM Research blog .

IBM Launches $100 Million Partnership with Global Universities to Develop Novel Technologies Towards a 100,000-Qubit Quantum-Centric Supercomputer

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the G7 Summit in Japan, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a 10-year, $100 million initiative with the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago to develop a quantum-centric supercomputer powered by 100,000 qubits.

Key Points: 
  • To usher in this powerful new paradigm, a global collaboration and an activation of talent and resources across industries and research institutions is being initiated.
  • Importantly, the two laboratories offer capabilities and expertise that can facilitate delivering the technologies envisaged in the race to build a quantum-centric supercomputer.
  • "Over the past several years, IBM has been at the forefront of introducing quantum technology to the world," said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM.
  • For more about the path to a 100,000-qubit quantum-centric supercomputer, read the IBM Research blog .

Prime Minister to travel to the Republic of Korea and attend G7 Summit in Japan

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

In this moment, cooperation with international partners, including through the G7, is vital to addressing these impacts and making life better for people.

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  • In this moment, cooperation with international partners, including through the G7, is vital to addressing these impacts and making life better for people.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to the Republic of Korea (Korea) and Japan from May 16 to 21, 2023.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau will participate in an official bilateral visit in Seoul, Korea from May 16 to 18 before travelling to Hiroshima, Japan, from May 19 to 21 to participate in the G7 Summit.
  • Japan has also invited leaders from Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Vietnam to participate as guest countries in the G7 Summit.

Indonesian calls, messages at G7 Summit

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Indonesian President Joko Widodo in conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and United States President Joe Biden while attending the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany, Monday, June 27, 2022.

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  • Indonesian President Joko Widodo in conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and United States President Joe Biden while attending the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany, Monday, June 27, 2022.
  • President Jokowi conveyed the statement while attending the G7 Summit working lunch session based on the topics of climate change, energy, and health in Elmau, Germany, Monday (June 27).
  • "We really hope for the support of all G7 countries in the Indonesian Presidency at the G20.
  • In 2022, Germany takes over the G7 Presidency and hosts the 48th G7 summit held on June 26-28, 2022, in Schloss Elmau.

Prime Minister announces additional support for Ukraine and shared priorities at G7 Summit in Germany

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

ELMAU, Germany, June 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany, where he announced significant new support for Ukraine.

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  • ELMAU, Germany, June 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany, where he announced significant new support for Ukraine.
  • Building on the close collaboration of G7 partners in recent months to support Ukraine, Prime Minister Trudeau announced $151.7 million in new humanitarian, development, and peace and security support for Ukraine.
  • The Prime Minister also announced Canada will provide a $200 million loan to Ukraine through the International Monetary Fund to help meet its urgent liquidity needs.
  • At the Summit, G7 leaders committed to stand in unity to support the government and people of Ukraine in their fight for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic future.

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada to welcome the new Prime Minister of Japan

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Monday, October 4, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 4, 2021 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the new Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 4, 2021 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the new Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Kishida Fumio on becoming the Prime Minister of Japan.
  • "Canada and Japan are steadfast allies and partners with strong historic bonds, common values, and vibrant people-to-people ties.
  • We work closely together in international forums, including the G7, G20, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and World Trade Organization.
  • As we continue to address theglobal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will work to promote greater prosperity for people in Canada and Japan and throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Blackline Safety’s G7 EXO wins gold at international design awards

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader of hardware-enabled software as a service (SaaS) technology, today announced its G7 EXO area gas monitor won gold at INT Designs 2021 GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN awards.

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  • Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader of hardware-enabled software as a service (SaaS) technology, today announced its G7 EXO area gas monitor won gold at INT Designs 2021 GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN awards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210721005599/en/
    Blackline Safety's G7 EXO is the world's first direct-to-cloud area gas monitor with integrated 4G cellular connectivity.
  • It is a pleasure to collaborate with the Blackline team to create enclosures that embody their amazing technology, said Alain Poirier, Senior Designer, Advanta Design.
  • About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a global connected safety leader that helps to ensure every worker gets their job done and returns home safe each day.

Prime Minister concludes productive Canada-European Union Summit

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

BRUSSELS, June 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders' Summit with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

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  • BRUSSELS, June 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders' Summit with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau also reaffirmed Canada's role as a participant in an EU permanent structured cooperation project on military mobility.
  • The last in-person Canada-EU Leaders' Summit took place in Montral in July 2019, when Prime Minister Trudeau hosted former President of the European Council, Donald Tusk.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau also reiterated that Canada will host the World Circular Economy Forum from September 13 to 15, 2021 the first time it will be hosted in North America.