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Canada Signs Deals with EU, UK to Conclude G7 Tech Ministers Summit

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Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon, left, and the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen hold a joint press conference during the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting, in Montreal on Dec. 8, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christopher KatsarovCanada wrapped up a two-day gathering of G7 tech ministers this week by signing agreements with European partners, who are adopting a more stringent approach to regulating artificial intelligence compared to the United States.The meeting of industry, digital and technology ministers in Montreal resulted in memorandums of understanding with the European Union and the UK and a joint initiative with Germany, which centre around digital issues, including artificial intelligence.

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