What Canadian government departments are involved in the G8?
Canadian government departments involved in the G8 on a regular basis include the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Privy Council Office (PCO), Foreign Affairs, Finance, and CIDA. Other departments are involved on an ad hoc basis when specific issues emerge (e.g. Health Canada and Environment Canada). In recent years Foreign Affairs has been the lead ministry responsible for coordinating Canada’s participation in G8 Summits.