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Prime Minister Mark Carney said the “threads” of a new world order could be woven through this G7 summit next week.
Carney made this statement during a discussion at Trinity College Dublin during a six-day trip to Europe.
In January, the prime minister delivered a speech in Davos calling on middle powers to unite against the great powers, which received global acclaim.
He said this year’s G7, being held in Évian-les-Bains, would include more than just the main members, as other countries from the Gulf states, Kenya, Brazil, Egypt and India would also attend the summit.
Carney said other partners would bring “a broader perspective and broader solution elements.”
“This is a recognition that the G7, if it once ruled the world, no longer rules the world or pretends to do so,” he said.
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Carney said there are some issues that are developing “pretty quickly.” He noted that AI is essentially unregulated, so it can cause a number of problems, including child safety and systemic risks of cyber attacks or hacking.
“The importance of sharing defense, having the same standards, not releasing models that have power before others are ready, that’s a must. I’m sure that’s something we’ll discuss at the G7,” he said.
The French government, which chairs the summit, said G7 priorities would include resolving major geopolitical crises, including through G7 support for Ukraine, crime and online protection for children.
Earlier this year, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, as the idea of setting a minimum age for using the platforms gained momentum across Europe.
The Liberal government introduced its own online safety bill this week, which would force social media to block access for children under 16, although platforms would be able to get exemptions if they put adequate safeguards in place.
Bill C-34, introduced on Wednesday in the House of Commons, would also regulate the companies behind AI chatbots by requiring them to act responsibly. This includes steps to lower the risk of chatbots communicating harmful content and implementing crisis intervention protocols for cases involving self-harm, suicide, or violence.
A Canadian government official said this week there likely won’t be a comprehensive final communiqué from leaders at the end of the summit, but the public can expect to see specific statements on issues issued by leaders during the summit.
The latest reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and France’s G7 presidency say that global macroeconomic imbalances are worsening, and cannot be resolved without China. The official said the leaders are expected to discuss the future of the global economy and their discussions will also likely address China’s industrial overcapacity.
Carney is expected to hold meetings with world leaders at the summit, although it remains unknown whether he will meet US President Donald Trump.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 13, 2026.
—With files from Anja Karadeglija in Ottawa
© 2026 Canadian Press
