Canada strengthens global energy partnerships at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting
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HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- Strong international partnerships are essential to global energy security, secure supply chains and economic growth and prosperity for Canada and our allies. Today, through free trade agreements across 51 countries, Canadian businesses have access to 1.5 billion consumers representing nearly two-thirds of global GDP. We are on track to double that market access by the end of 2026, and we are working with partners from around the world to advance secure, affordable and reliable energy trade that supports long-term prosperity at home and abroad.
From September 14 to 16, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, attended the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in Houston, Texas, where he joined energy ministers to discuss energy security, affordability, investment and innovation and to reinforce Canada's role as a reliable and trusted global energy supplier. The G20's membership represents about two-thirds of the world's population, over 89 percent of world GDP and over 79 percent of global trade. The G20 is a key forum for Canadian trade: over 90 percent of Canada's bilateral merchandise trade comes from G20 countries, and nine of Canada's top ten trading partners are members of the G20.
On the margins of the Ministerial Meeting, Parliamentary Secretary Hogan met with representatives of several international partners, including from the European Union, India, Poland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States, to advance Canada's trade diversification objectives and strengthen bilateral trade and investment.
While in Houston, the Parliamentary Secretary also met with a variety of stakeholders and business leaders to promote Canada as a reliable destination for investment and explore opportunities to strengthen international engagement and partnership.
As the global landscape is marked by rapid changes and uncertainty for economies, businesses and workers, Canada is leading the way to build a prosperous, secure future with like-minded partners. By strengthening our strategic relationships, diversifying our trading partners and bringing Canadian energy and minerals to the world, we can build Canada Strong and support our allies.
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"Canada has what the world wants: the resources, expertise and ambition needed to support economic growth and energy security around the world. My discussions at the G20 strengthened relationships with key partners, advanced collaboration on bilateral trade and investment and demonstrated Canada's leadership and stability during a moment of change."
Corey Hogan
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Quick Facts
- The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an international forum that brings together the world's major advanced and emerging economies to discuss and co-ordinate economic policy.
- G20 members represent some of Canada's most significant trade and economic relationships:
- In 2024, bilateral merchandise traded between Canada and G20 members totalled $1.4 trillion.
- Since 2015, Canada's bilateral merchandise trade with G20 countries has increased by 44.9 percent.
- In 2024, foreign direct investment from G20 economies in Canada was nearly $1.3 trillion, an increase of 36.1 percent over the previous five years.
- The 2026 G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting was hosted by the United States of America and was held in Houston, Texas, from September 14 to 16, 2026.
- Canada is among the world's largest producers of oil, natural gas, hydroelectricity and uranium and is the world's sixth-largest producer of renewable energy.
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