Canada proposes new Working Group on Transport Supply Chains

As part of G7 discussions in Italy, April 11-13, Canada proposed the creation of a new G7 Working Group on Transport Supply Chains to coordinate efforts of G7 countries, which was approved by ministers April 13.

Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez says the new working group will increase collaboration, share best practices, and explore areas for cooperation to strengthen transportation resiliency and sustainability.

Rodriguez highlighted the importance that Canada places on increasing supply chain resiliency to build a stronger middle class in Canada and building a cleaner economy. He also took the opportunity to share Canada’s best practices and hear from other G7 countries on innovation, supply chain crisis management, and the energy transition.

Rodriguez met with counterparts from France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union, discussing areas of cooperation between Canada and its allies to build resilient, secure, and sustainable supply chains for future generations across the G7, as well as the greening of the marine, air, and rail sectors.

“The G7 Transport Ministers’ Meeting gives us an important opportunity to exchange ideas on increasing supply chain resiliency to build a stronger middle class and cleaner economy,” says Rodriguez. “Having a seat at these meetings is an opportunity to develop and strengthen these relationships, and to promote Canadian priorities to advance a strong transportation sector.”

Ministers concluded their meetings by issuing a joint declaration to reiterate the G7’s shared goal of ensuring safety across all modes of transportation as well as to reaffirm the importance of:

• improving supply chain resilience and sustainability;
• improving accessibility;
• dealing with artificial intelligence and improving cyber security;
• recognizing the role of strategic infrastructure investments;
• mitigating the impacts of global crises on maritime connectivity; and
• engaging with emerging markets and developing countries.