2025 G7 Presidency Privileges for Delegates

Summary#

Canada’s 2025 G7 Presidency Privileges and Immunities Order gives certain diplomatic-style privileges to people attending Canada’s G7 meetings, including the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta on June 16 to 17, 2025. The order came into force on February 26, 2025 and stays in effect until December 31, 2025.

What it does#

• Grants time-limited privileges and immunities to people attending G7 meetings in Canada during the relevant period.
• Representatives of foreign states who take part in the meetings get protections similar to those in the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations (for example: immunity from personal arrest or detention, protection of official papers, immunity for official acts, and immunity for personal baggage).
• Heads, alternates and senior officials of international organizations get privileges comparable to those in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (including exemptions from immigration restrictions to the extent needed for their duties).
• Other officials of international organizations and experts on mission receive the specific protections set out in the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations (for example: immunity for official acts, protection of papers, and some protections for baggage).
• All privileges apply only “to the extent required” for carrying out functions linked to travel and participation in the G7 meetings.
• The order does not intend to provide tax or duty relief, and it does not replace visa requirements where those apply — but it can make admission possible for someone who might otherwise be inadmissible.

Who's affected#

• Representatives of foreign states who attend Canada’s official G7 meetings.
• Heads, alternates, senior officials and other staff of international organizations who attend G7 meetings.
• Experts sent on missions by international organizations to support the meetings.
• Federal departments involved in planning and delivery, including Global Affairs Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) — these agencies are named in the order as part of coordination and security responsibilities.
• The general public and businesses are not expected to be directly affected; the order is focused on invited participants.

Why it matters#

• It makes it easier for invited foreign representatives and international officials to travel to and participate in Canada’s G7 events without routine legal or immigration obstacles getting in the way.
• The protections are limited in time and scope: they only apply for G7-related functions and end on December 31, 2025.
• Security and event functioning are assigned to the RCMP, with federal coordination led by Global Affairs Canada and partner agencies.
• The order does not create new tax or funding impacts and is presented as a routine administrative step to enable international participation.