He was also good friends with former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau . At the 4th G7 summit in 1978 , the two discussed strategies for the upcoming Canadian federal election , and Schmidt gave him advice on economic policy . In 2011 , Schmidt made a pilgrimage to the Trudeau family vault in St-Rémi-de-Napierville Cemetery , accompanied by Jean Chrétien and Tom Axworthy
4th G7 summit
4th G7 summit
Helmut Schmidt