Stay up to date on the latest developments surrounding the 2026 C7.
June 2026 (5th of June, 2026) — Upcoming Event
The C7 Summit will take place on the 5th of June 2026. More details to come.
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2026 — Past Event
The first meeting of the C7 International Steering Committee under the French G7 Presidency brought together civil society platforms from G7 countries, as well as Nigeria, India and Brazil, to coordinate the C7’s work, outputs, and actions internationally.
2026 — Past Event
The first meeting of the C7 French Steering Committee coordinated national actions with French civil society organizations and public authorities to form thematic working groups.
December 4, 2025 — Past Event
At the end of Canada’s 2025 G7 Presidency, the Civil Society 7 secretariat, coordinated by Coopération Canada, was transferred to Coordination SUD under the 2026 French G7 Presidency. On this occasion, a handover event took place on December 4, 2025, to reflect on the 2025 C7 process, as well as the progress made and challenges encountered. During this session, various civil society members looked back on the advocacy efforts carried out and the policy priorities, while also looking ahead to future opportunities and strengthening the engagement of civil society actors under the French Presidency in 2026.
October 24, 2025 — Past Event
The Civil 7 (C7) welcomes the release of the G7 Development Ministers’ Chair’s Summary, “Fostering Partnerships for Economic Prosperity.” Its emphasis on partnership, shared responsibility, and cooperation with countries in the Global South reflects an understanding that today’s global crises — from conflict and debt to inequality and the climate emergency — are deeply interconnected.
The G7’s 50th anniversary Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis has come to a close. While the Civil 7 (C7) acknowledges some positive commitments made by G7 leaders, ultimately the Summit fell short of the ambition and unity needed to meet today’s global challenges.
The Civil Society 7 (C7) acknowledges the Group of 7 (G7) Finance Ministers’ Communiqué, issued in Banff, Alberta on May 22, 2025. The C7 welcomes the G7 Finance Ministers’ joint communiqué, signalling mutual commitment to stable and constructive economic relations during a period of international trade instability.
The Civil 7 Communiqué, endorsed by civil society partners from across the globe, calls on G7 leaders to recognize that there can be no security and no just economic progress without global cooperation.
C7’s Response to the 2025 G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement – March 18, 2025 — Past Event
The Civil Society 7 (C7) acknowledges the Group of 7 (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Statement issued in Charlevoix, Quebec, on March 14, 2025. While the statement addresses several pressing global issues, it is crucial to highlight the underlying challenges that continue to worsen human suffering worldwide.
March 12, 2025
On March 4th, Cooperation Canada hosted the C7 Global Consultation, an event that brought together civil society representatives to discuss the progress and impact of the C7 within the broader G7 process, focusing on refining the C7 Communiqué to ensure it reflects the collective priorities of global civil society.
As we embark on the 2025 Civil Society 7 (C7) process under Canada’s G7 presidency, we are excited to announce the formation of our working groups and outline the key activities planned for the year. The C7 serves as an official engagement group, enabling civil society organizations worldwide to collaborate and present recommendations directly to G7 leaders.
Cooperation Canada’s leadership of the C7 has officially started. The handover event, attended by almost 200 participants, was organized as a space to look back on the important work done in 2024 and set the stage to present Cooperation Canada’s plans for its 2025 presidency.