Allyson Haarstad on the results of Canada’s Operation CARIBBE
Author: NATO Association of Canada
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.
“No time to procrastinate”: France’s Leadership on African Security
Misha Boutilier discusses France’s dealings with the Central African Republic
The Russian Influence Over Ukraine
Allyson Haarstad discusses the recent developments in Ukraine-EU relations
Canada’s War in Afghanistan: Lessons Learned?
Misha Boutilier on the lessons learned from Canada’s time in Afghanistan
What is Canada’s Standing in NATO?
Daniel Hart discusses the recent criticism of Canada’s contributions to NATO
November 19, 2013 – Afghanistan Post-’14 Networking Conference in Ottawa
Organized by the NATO Council of Canada, Afghanistan Post-2014:From Deployment to Development is a one-day conference that will address these questions with Afghan and international experts. The opening speech will be given by Hon. Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and closing remarks by the Hon. Rob Nicholson Minister for National Defense.
November 4, 2013 – NATO & China Roundtable in Toronto
“Does NATO Belong in Asia? Canada, China and America’s ‘Pivot’ to the Asia-Pacific” Monday, November 4, 2013 − Dominion of Canada General Insurance Building – 165 University Avenue, Toronto _________________________________________________________________________________ As global power centres continue their eastward shift, NATO looks increasingly adrift in its transatlantic orientation. The alliance is turning towards the burgeoning Asia-Pacific Read More…
October 29, 2013 – Cyber Security Roundtable in Vancouver
If you are in the Vancouver area, be sure to attend the NATO Council of Canada’s first roundtable discussion on the West Coast.
NATO Post-Afghanistan: R2P, Pertinence & Power
What’s NATO’s role in the world once Afghanistan is over?
Trip to CFB Trenton Follow Up
On Tuesday, September 15th, the NATO Council brought a large group of visitors on an exciting tour of Canadian Forces Base Trenton. In the day long event which included complimentary lunch and dinner with high ranking air force and army officers, the group toured a number of facilities on the base, and were given access Read More…