G7 summit in Canada great opportunity to advance country’s priorities: Trudeau
LA MALBAIE, Que. — Hosting the next G7 summit will give Canada the perfect opportunity to promote issues that are important to the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
Trudeau was visiting La Malbaie, the small picturesque town northeast of Quebec City that will be the centre of global attention for a few days when it welcomes international leaders next year.
“In 2018, the eyes of the entire world will be riveted on (the region of) Charlevoix, a magnificent location…that is really ideal for welcoming world leaders,” he told a news conference.
“As host of the G7, Canada will be in a unique position in 2018 to advance our priorities, including gender equality….This topic will be at the top of the agenda next year and I look forward to working with my counterparts to promote gender equality, both at home and abroad.”