Mini:Group of eight
The Group of Eight or G8 is an international forum for the governments of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The group's activities include year-round conferences and policy research, culminating with an annual summit meeting attended by the heads of government of the member states. The European Commission is also represented at the meetings. The 2008 host is Japan. See: G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit site.
