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.  
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As rumours swirl of preparations for a fifth North Korean nuclear test, our program editors consider how the international community should respond the next time.

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Should NATO Continue its Expansion?

What do Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, and Macedonia have in common? All are – for better or for worse – pursuing NATO membership. Our new program editors and research analysts weigh in on whether the Alliance should continue to enlarge.

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Is The Nuclear Security Summit An Effective Forum For Addressing The Threat Of Nuclear Terrorism?

Is the Nuclear Security Summit a mere talking shop or a worthy initiative that’s making a difference? Our program editors weigh in.

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50th Anniversary Celebration Gala

On June 20, 2016 The NATO Association of Canada celebrated its 50th Anniversary with special guest Rt. Hon Brian Mulroney  For more details, please see our NAOC Gala Guest Information page. View our photo gallery of the evening. Information on Parking and Directions can be found here.   For more information contact RSVP@atlantic-council.ca Presenting Sponsor: Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: Read More…