The mission of NATO Association of Canada is to promote peace, prosperity, and security through knowledge and understanding of the importance of NATO.

We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage. As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA). The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.  
Publications

Disinformation and Digital Democracy in the 21st Century

Below is our NATO fall 2019 scholarly publication featuring original work by leading experts studying information and democracy. This marks our first collaborative publication with our new Centre for Disinformation Studies. Download PDF here: Disinformation and Digital Democracy Senior Content Editor: Dr. Joseph McQuade Assistant Editor: Tiffany Kwok, James Cho Design: James Cho

Basel Ammane Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Farzin Bakhtiar NATO and Canada

Operation IMPACT: A Sit-Down with Brigadier-General Colin Keiver

Operation IMPACT is currently the largest deployed operation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The operation consists of Canada’s contribution to global efforts to defeat the threat of Daesh (also known as ISIS or ISIL) in Iraq and Syria. It consists of two phases. The first entailed reversing the territorial gain of Daesh, while the Read More…

Julie Lindhout NATO and Canada

Highlights From The NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO-PA) Spring Session, Bratislava, Slovakia, May 31-June 3, 2019

Julie Lindhout, immediate past President of the NATO Association of Canada, reviews the recently concluded NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Podcasts The Water Cooler

Is Trump Good for NATO? – The Water Cooler (Ep. 1)

In the first episode of “The Water Cooler,” (renamed since recording) Basil Ammane and William Lloyd, with David Lazzam moderating, discuss whether or not U.S. President Donald Trump is good for NATO. After listening, make sure to vote on Twitter or Facebook for the side you agree with. Enjoy! Photo: U.S. Secretary of State Michael Read More…

Publications

NATO at 70 – Selected Topics in World Security

Below is our NATO 70 publication with a forwarded done by former chief of Defence Staff Gen. Ret’d Tom Lawson and containing contributions by some of Canada’s leading experts in International Security. Download PDF here: Selected Topics in World Security Project Editors: Senior Content Editor: Dr. Joseph McQuade Managing Editor: Ben Patterson Assistant Editor: Antalya Read More…

Canadian Armed Forces

The Monocle Daily’s Interview with Alexis Amini on the RCAF pilot shortage.

On Wednesday, March 13th 2019, Research Analyst Alexis Amini was interviewed by the Monocle Daily on the topic of RCAF pilot shortages. Photo: The RCAF’s livery is shown on this leased King Air 350, which operates out of 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario. Via. Royal Canadian Airforce website. Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in articles Read More…