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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Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?

In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.

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NAOC in the News

The NATO Association of Canada would like to highlight the media appearances of one of our Directors, Mr. Jeff Hull this past weekend. Mr. Hull spoke to CP24 in Toronto about the security implications of the terrorist attacks on November 13, 2015, in Paris and possible ripple effects in the global financial world. He additionally discussed Read More…

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Should Canada Increase Its Support for NATO Operations to Relieve the Burden of Allies?

On the eve of our annual fall conference, which looks at Canada’s role in NATO following the 2014 Wales Summit, our program editors debate whether Canada should do more to pull its weight.

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Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Emerging International Security Challenges

The NATO Association of Canada presents “Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Emerging International Security Challenges”