Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Russia

Russia: Seven members of the Group of Eight industrial countries said Monday they were suspending their participation in the major international group until Russia, which has annexed Crimea, "changes course." Here's a brief primer on the G8: , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Who: The countries that comprise the G8 are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Ministers from the participating countries meet a few times throughout the year, but the main event is a mid-year summit to discuss global affairs involving the leaders of all participating countries. Representatives of the European Commission have also been attending G8 summits since 1977. Other countries and major international bodies can be invited to attend the summits as well. Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes part in a meeting with the G7 leaders and EU leaders at Catshuis in The Hague, Netherlands, on Monday, March 24, 2014. THE Sean Kilpatrick Related Items Articles Harper, fellow G7 leaders to suspend G8 meetings until Russia 'changes course' (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.