Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a video call focused on global economic and trade imbalances with officials from the Group of Seven countries and China ahead of a leaders’ summit, according to reports from Canadian outlets. A spokesperson for Carney’s office confirms he joins the discussion, which is led by French President Emmanuel Macron. France’s government says the call’s priorities include coordinating approaches among G7 partners and engaging with China on shared economic concerns. The meeting is described as part of preparations for upcoming leader-level talks, with Carney using the format to exchange views with counterparts from multiple countries and to underline Canada’s interest in addressing international economic imbalances. The sources characterize the session as a diplomatic effort to align messaging and policy considerations across G7 members while also incorporating perspectives from China. No additional details about specific proposals, timelines, or outcomes from the call are provided in the excerpts.