Deputy Prime Minister to attend G7 and G20 Finance Ministers’ Meetings and Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank
OTTAWA, Ontario, October 5, 2023 – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will travel to Washington, D.C., from October 10 to 13, 2023, to attend the G7 and G20 Finance Ministers’ Meetings and the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
At these meetings, Deputy Prime Minister Freeland will discuss a range of global economic issues, including:
- The impact of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine on the global economy;
- Inflation and the cost of living;
- Climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy;
- Global debt and sustainability; and
- The importance of supporting developing countries.
In addition, Deputy Prime Minister Freeland will hold bilateral meetings with her G7 and G20 counterparts, as well as with the leadership of the IMF and World Bank.
These meetings are an important opportunity for Canada to share its perspectives on global economic issues and to work with our partners to address the challenges facing the world economy.
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“The global economy is facing a number of challenges, including the impact of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, inflation, and climate change. It is more important than ever for Canada to work with our international partners to address these challenges and build a more resilient and sustainable global economy.” – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Quick Facts
- The G7 is a group of seven advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- The G20 is a group of 20 major economies, including the G7 countries plus Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, and Turkey.
- The IMF is an international organization that provides financial assistance to countries facing economic challenges.
- The World Bank is an international organization that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries.
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