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.
by Joshua Samac and Alexander Brown | Emerging Security Program Monday night marked the third and final debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney where the nuances of strikingly similar foreign policies played out as a series of sound bites repeated the world over. The “horses and bayonets” meme viralized the twitterverse Read More…
OTTAWA ROUNDTABLE Date: October 16th, 2012 – 17:00-19:00 Place: Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Senate Room, 608 Robertson Hall, Ottawa To Register Please contact the NCC by October 15th, 2012 by calling (416) 979-1875 or e-mailing irina.hvaschevska@atlantic-council.ca On October 16, 2012, the NATO Council of Canada will be hosting a panel to discuss whether Read More…
From September 22-29, 2012,The NATO Council of Canada, along with leaders from business, national affairs and academia embarked upon a tour of NATO Headquarters.
The NATO Council of Canada presents One on One with Dr. Jean Y. Haine, an expert on international security, transatlantic relations, and the use of force. Topics: Crisis in Syria, potential for NATO action, Afghanistan post-2014, the future of Western interventions. Hosted by: Amina Abdullayeva Produced by: Fatima Nanavati www.atlantic-council.ca
On September 5, 2012, Commander Hugues Canuel discussed the challenges of standing up the Canadian contribution to the training mission and nurturing the growth of the Afghan National Security Forces.
The NATO Council of Canada presents a special segment of One on One between the Hon. Bill Graham and Peter C. Newman. Mr. Newman has been called the “Jacques Cousteau of the Canadian corporate aquarium” and over many years has produced numerous books and articles about the major figures in Canadian business and political history.
NEW! One on One interview with Ali Riza Guney, the Turkish Consul General and the former Head of Turkey’s Middle East Department. Topics: Syria, Turkish-Israel relations, and Turkish-Canadian relations Hosted by Alexander Corbeil Produced by Fatima Nanavati
One on One interview with Ana Trišić-Babič, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hosted by Alexander Corbeil
The NATO Council’s Maritime Security Conference – “From Sea to Sea: the Search for Maritime Security” Evolving Roles of Canada’s Navy and Coast Guard: Vice-Admiral (Ret’d) Peter Cairns Conference Coordinator: James Bridger Media Director: Fatima Nanavati Purpose: As a nation surrounded by three oceans and the great lakes, Canada’s maritime security has been of preeminent Read More…
The NATO Council’s Maritime Security Conference – “From Sea to Sea: the Search for Maritime Security” The Hon. Bill Graham (Opening Remarks): From Sea to Sea: The Search for Maritime Security Purpose: As a nation surrounded by three oceans and the great lakes, Canada’s maritime security has been of preeminent importance throughout the country’s history. Read More…