TORONTO, Ont. — As global attention turns to Canada for this week’s G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, is set to highlight Canada’s leadership in clean technology, innovation, and energy security during a series of high-profile events in Toronto on October 29, 2025.
The minister will open the Energy Innovation Forum, co-hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Government of Canada, where he is scheduled to deliver remarks at the forum’s opening session. The event, which brings together global energy leaders, researchers, and policymakers, will focus on accelerating clean technology deployment and advancing solutions for achieving net-zero emissions.
Showcasing Canada’s Clean Energy Leadership
Minister Hodgson’s participation at the forum underscores the federal government’s push to position Canada as a key player in the global energy transition. In addition to the opening remarks, the minister will take part in a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) announcement, reflecting Ottawa’s growing support for technologies that capture and permanently store carbon emissions.
The announcement is expected to highlight partnerships aimed at advancing large-scale CDR projects — a critical element of Canada’s long-term climate strategy. The federal government has identified carbon removal and storage technologies as essential tools to meet its 2050 net-zero targets, while supporting job creation in engineering, manufacturing, and clean energy sectors.
Advancing Battery Innovation and Energy Resilience
Hodgson will also announce support for a new battery project, emphasizing the federal government’s ongoing investment in Canada’s growing clean energy supply chain. The project is anticipated to reinforce Canada’s role in North America’s electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage ecosystem — industries that have attracted billions in new investment over the past several years.
The government’s commitment to strengthening domestic battery production aligns with its broader goal of enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on imported materials. Through initiatives supporting critical minerals, battery manufacturing, and clean power generation, Ottawa aims to ensure Canada remains competitive in the global race to develop resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure.
Energy Innovation Forum: Global Collaboration in Action
The Energy Innovation Forum serves as a platform for government, industry, and research leaders to exchange ideas on next-generation energy solutions. Co-hosted by the International Energy Agency, the event will explore pathways to scale up clean technologies across sectors including electricity generation, transportation, and heavy industry.
The forum’s discussions are expected to focus on collaboration, financing models for clean innovation, and how global partnerships can help overcome technical and policy barriers to decarbonization. Hodgson’s keynote participation signals Canada’s intention to align domestic innovation efforts with international commitments under the Paris Agreement and the G7’s shared climate goals.
Addressing Global Energy Security at the Atlantic Council Summit
Later in the day, Minister Hodgson will deliver a keynote address at the Atlantic Council Summit on the Future of Energy Security, where he is expected to outline Canada’s approach to balancing energy transition priorities with the need for reliable, secure supply chains.
The summit, hosted by the Washington-based Atlantic Council, will gather leaders from government, finance, and industry to examine how democratic nations can strengthen global energy systems amid rising geopolitical tensions. Hodgson’s remarks are anticipated to focus on Canada’s growing role as a trusted supplier of clean energy resources — from critical minerals and hydrogen to renewable power and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
In previous comments, Hodgson has emphasized that Canada’s energy transition must be “secure, sustainable, and economically inclusive,” ensuring workers and industries remain competitive while contributing to global decarbonization efforts. His participation at the summit is seen as a continuation of that message, linking national innovation strategies with broader commitments to global stability.
Setting the Stage for the G7
These engagements come just ahead of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, where member countries are expected to discuss collective actions on clean energy innovation, emissions reduction, and energy market resilience. Canada, as host, is aiming to use the meeting to strengthen cooperation among major economies on climate-aligned investment and technology development.
The minister’s Toronto schedule — including the carbon removal and battery announcements — is designed to reinforce Canada’s image as a proactive, forward-looking energy leader committed to sustainability and innovation.
