On the occasion of the G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa, in the context of Canada's Presidency of the G7 this year, the Canada-Africa Chamber is exploring hosting a forum in November 2025 for members. Please email members@canadaafrica.ca for more info on our draft program.
The role of the G7, to which Canada assumed the Presidency this year, has been a discussion at Chamber events; including Day 3 of Africa Accelerating this past November (represented by the South Africa, who hold the G20 Presidency), as well the Canada-US Forum for African Partnerships in Washington, DC - where major projects in a G7 were under discussion, most notably the Lobito Corridor.
As holder of the G7 Presidency, Canada has committed to ensure "everyone shares in the benefits of free and open commerce" to help ensure "everyone shares in the benefits of free and open commerce". Concurrently economic resilience and inclusive growth are key G20 objectives this year.
Above: Canada-US Business Forum for African Partnerships last year.
Below: Africa Accelerating this past November