Centre for International Governance and Innovation (CIGI)
Members (CGP)
The Think7 (T7) is an official engagement group of the G7, bringing together leading think tanks and research institutions from G7 countries and beyond. This network of experts collaborates on G7-relevant themes, generating evidence-based policy recommendations to inform the G7 agenda and final Leaders’ Communiqué.
In 2025, Canada holds the G7 presidency, providing an opportunity to shape global discussions on economic resilience, inclusive development, digital governance, climate action, and democratic values. Under Canada’s leadership, the T7 will support this effort by offering high-quality research and actionable insights that reflect both G7 priorities and global perspectives.
T7 Canada Chair
The T7 Chair organizing the process invites experts from both G7 and other countries to submit abstracts of Policy Briefs focused on the main policy areas of the T7 Canada Task Forces described below.
T7 Canada Task Forces
The Chairs and Co-Chairs of the Task Forces select high-quality abstracts and work with the authors to develop them into Policy Briefs for consideration to be shared with the G7. This process is coordinated by CIGI, in collaboration with other think tanks and leading experts in each field.
Task Force 1: Transformative Technologies — AI and Quantum
Key Policy Areas:
- Ethical AI and Responsible Innovation
- Quantum Technology and Cybersecurity Threats
- International Governance of Emerging Technologies
Task Force 2: Digitalization of the Global Economy
Key Policy Areas:
- Geopolitics of Data Governance: Data Localization vs. Cross-Border Data Flows
- Fracturing of the Global Economy and Increased Regionalization
- Future of Money and Financial Systems in the Age of Digital Assets and AI
Task Force 3: Environment, Energy and Sustainable Development
Key Policy Areas:
- Energy Security and the Climate Crisis
- Financing Climate and Biodiversity and Transformation of the International Financial Architecture
- Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Infrastructure
- Industrial Decarbonization, Sustainable Trade and Investment
Task Force 4: Global Peace and Security
Key Policy Areas:
- Cybersecurity and Protection Against Cyberthreats
- Autonomous Weapons
- Multilateralism and Conflict Resolution Mechanisms in an Age of Inter-State Conflicts
More detailed information about the T7 process: www.think7.org