LA MALBAIE, QUE.—The importance of next month’s G7 summit in Quebec can’t be underestimated, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday as he defended the event’s hefty price tag. Trudeau said he chose to highlight the theme of economic opportunity for women and girls during Canada’s G7 presidency. Sioui met Trudeau earlier on Thursday along with other Quebec leaders involved in the G7 summit. The grand chief added he wants the summit to be an opportunity for the world to see a different side of Canada’s First Nations communities. Sioui said the G7 should serve as a platform to build relationships for trade with other nations.

Source: thestar May 24, 2018 21:11 UTC