NATO and Australia reinforced their partnership and set out their priorities for future cooperation by signing an Individual Partnership and Cooperation Programme (IPCP) on Thursday 21 February .
Author: NATO Association of Canada
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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.
National Post: Defence Budget Cuts Hit Army Reserves Hardest
Canada’s army reserve units are facing deep budget cuts that appear to fly in the face of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s explicit direction to stay away from front-line reductions.
The Challenges of Furthering the Missile Defence Agenda
Progress and Setbacks On January 16 and 17, the Military Committee Chiefs of Defence met to discuss and provide military advice for the North NATO Council and other NATO military authorities. The meeting saw the approval of the NATO- Russia Council’s 2013 work plan for cooperation. The plan’s renewal was largely the result of Read More…
Ottawa Citizen: Exercise Trillium Response 2013
On February 8 to 26, exercise TRILLIUM RESPONSE 2013 took place at Cochrane, Fraserdale and Moosonee, Ontario.
CTV: Naval Reserve Divers Train off Island Waters
Reservists hit the water every 90 days to keep their training current.
DND News Release: Canadian Armed Forces Senior Promotions and Appointments
Minister of National Defence announces Canadian Armed Forces senior promotions and appointments
February 11: Roundtable – The Challenges of United Nations Policing
RegistrationMember Registration $20.00 CADNon-Member Registration $25.00 CADStudent Registration $15.00 CAD Please join us from 6:45-8:30pm on the evening of February 11th at 165 University Avenue for a discussion on The Challenges of United Nations Policing. Retired RCMP officer Larry Busch will describe the strengths and weaknesses of United Nations Policing Operations. The event will begin Read More…
National Post: Corporate Canada Should Embrace our Veterans
Shaun Francis from the National Post on why Corporate Canada should embrace our veterans.
March 1, 2013 – Investment and Business Opportunities in South Eastern Europe Forum
The Forum is an initiative taken by the NATO Council of Canada, organized in cooperation with the Embassies of Bosnia, Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia and the Consulate of Turkey in Toronto and in consultation with DFAIT.
March-April, 2013 – Securing Canada’s Energy Future
FOR REGISTRATION: Submit Registration Form or Register with Paypal! Conference Registration Conference Registration: Member $65.00 CADConference Registration: Non-Member $75.00 CADStudent Conference Registration $20.00 CADStudent Group (10 or more) each = $15.00 CADVIP (includes cocktail reception) $100.00 CADConference and 3 Round Tables: Member $125.00 CADConference and 3 Round Tables: Non-Member $135.00 CAD When: March 21, 2013, Read More…