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Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Former Ambassador of Canada, Mr. Marius Grinius

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Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Mr. Marius Grinius. He served in the Canadian Forces from 1967-1979 as a member of the Royal Regiment Canadian Artillery. He then joined the Canadian Foreign Service where he served until his retirement in 2012. Mr. Grinius was previously an Ambassador of Canada to the United Nations, Geneva from 2007-2011 and the Conference on Disarmament from 2007-2011. He served as Ambassador of Canada to North Korea from 2005-2007, South Korea from 2004-2007, and Vietnam from 1997-1999. Mr. Grinius is also a fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Listen as Mr. Grinius discusses some of the most rewarding and challenging aspects associated with working for the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade as a diplomat and Ambassador of Canada to the United Nations, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam.

Canada’s NATO Podcasts

Interview with Former Ambassador of Canada, Mr. Marius Grinius

NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Next, Mr. Grinius examines the significance and impact of the relationship between Canada and South Korea along with the relationship between Canada and North Korea.

Canada’s NATO Podcasts

Interview with Former Ambassador of Canada, Mr. Marius Grinius

NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

As a fellow, Mr. Grinius discusses some of the work done at the Canadian Affairs Institute.

Canada’s NATO Podcasts

Interview with Former Ambassador of Canada, Mr. Marius Grinius

NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Lastly, Mr. Grinius examines the future of NATO.

Canada’s NATO Podcasts

Interview with Former Ambassador of Canada, Mr. Marius Grinius

NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA


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Magdalena Surma
Magdalena Surma is currently Canada's NATO Program Contributor and Outreach Coordinator. Former Program Editor of Global Horizons, Magdalena completed a BA in Legal Studies (Honours) and a Masters in Public Service at the University of Waterloo. She also attended Harvard during two summers, where she completed courses in psychology, government, and law. In addition, she successfully completed Harvard Law School’s Executive Education Program in Negotiation and Leadership. Magdalena is currently completing an LLB through University of London’s International Program. She is passionate about law, government, and charitable non-profit organizations. As an avid researcher, she hopes to extend her research to investigate women in security while examining society, culture, and international relations. In addition, Magdalena is also passionate about international business and economy. She is very excited about being involved with various projects at NATO, specifically engaging youth and society about international affairs. Apart from a love of politics, Magdalena enjoys fine art, ballet, and classical music.