DUBLIN — Prime Minister Mark Carney says a “new world order” could begin taking shape at next week’s G7 summit.
Speaking at Trinity College Dublin during a trip to Europe, Carney said the summit in Evian-les-Bains will include not only G7 members but also countries such as India, Brazil, Egypt, Kenya, and Gulf states. He said their involvement would bring a “broader perspective” to global problems.
He also said the G7 no longer “runs the world or pretends to,” pointing to a shifting global balance of power.
Carney highlighted fast-moving issues like artificial intelligence, warning it is largely unregulated and could create risks such as cyberattacks and harmful content. He said countries need shared rules and cooperation on AI safety.
France, which is hosting the summit, says priorities will include global conflicts, support for Ukraine, online safety, and crime prevention. European countries are also discussing limits on social media use for children.
Canada recently introduced online safety legislation that would restrict access to social media for users under 16, while also setting new rules for AI companies to reduce harmful chatbot content.
Officials say there may not be a final joint statement at the summit, but instead several smaller issue-based announcements.
Carney is also expected to meet with other world leaders during the event, though it is unclear if he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
