The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host the foreign ministers of the G8 countries at a meeting on March 29 and 30, 2010, at the Château Cartier in Gatineau, Quebec.
“This meeting is an opportunity to make a difference, to influence the international agenda and to work with our allies to create a safer world for everyone,” said Minister Cannon.
Attending will be the foreign ministers of France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, Japan and Italy, as well as representatives of the European Union.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) is inviting Canadians to participate in an eDiscussion on global peace and security priorities in the context of Canada’s G8 presidency. The eDiscussions will help contribute to the development of Canada’s foreign policy.
Open Now until April 2, 2010:Formal DiscussionsInformal Discussions