The NATO Council of Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Naval Centennial Gala, held this past Saturday, November 6, was a great success. More than 300 distinguished guests arrived at the event to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served Canada at sea. As part of the celebration Read More…
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.
Naval Centennial Gala
The NATO Council of Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Naval Centennial Gala, held this past Saturday, November 6, was a great success. More than 300 distinguished guests arrived at the event to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served Canada at sea. In a message for the Read More…
June 14, 2011
The NATO Council of Canada would like to invite you to a roundtable discussion and reception with Mr. Thomas Juneau, Dr. Michael J. Baranick, and Mr. Michael Atallah. These speakers will provide an update on the Arab Spring, the impact that recent events in the Middle East and North Africa could have on regional stability, Read More…
June 8, 2011
NATO Council of Canada Annual General Meeting The Council will hold its Annual General Meeting on June 8th in the 4th floor conference room of 165 University Ave. When: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Where: The Dominion of Canada Insurance Building, 165 University Ave. 4th Floor Conference Room. Fees: Free to members To register, call (416) Read More…
A Sign of the Times: Britain’s Strategic Defence Review in an era of Austerity
On October 19, the United Kingdom unveiled its Strategic Defence Review – the first such review since 1998 – outlining much anticipated cuts to the British military and defence budget. As a means of reducing Britain’s mounting budget deficit, the Treasury Department recommended a 10% reduction in British military spending over the next four years. Read More…
The Atlantic Treaty Association Fall 2010 Newsletter
The NATO Council of Canada would like to draw your attention to the Fall 2010 Atlantic Treaty Association Newsletter. This publication provides a great deal of information on what is happening in the ATA community and is an excellent recourse for all those interested in transatlantic affairs. Included in this particular edition is a section Read More…
Macedonian Minister of Defence visits NCC
On October 8, the NATO Council of Canada had the honour of welcoming the Hon. Zoran Konjanovski, Minister of Defence for the Republic of Macedonia, and his delegation to the NCC to discuss Macedonia’s security interests and prospective membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Following formal greetings, Mr. Konjanovski began the discussion by asserting Read More…
Bosnia’s Elections: A Storm on the Horizon?
On October 3, Bosnia-Herzegovina held general elections to select representatives at the cantonal, regional and federal levels. Although Bosnia’s civil war ended 15 years ago with the signing of the Dayton Accord, the results of this election indicate that ethnic rivalries continue to linger. With a population of 4.6 million, Bosnia is demographically divided between Read More…
COMISAF’s New Counterinsurgency Contracting Guidelines
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan has issued a new set of contracting guidelines aimed at decreasing corruption and reducing the amount of funds that indirectly flow into the hands of insurgents and criminals. Currently, it is estimated that $14B USD a year is being paid to contractors. Background The international contracting Read More…
“Use It or Lose It”: Canadian Arctic Sovereignty Heats Up
Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently returned from his five-day long tour of Canada’s Arctic region, an annual event meant to underline of the current government’s main policy tenets – Arctic sovereignty. Harper’s trip coincided with a series of military exercises in the region – Operation Nunalivut in the High Arctic, Operation Nunakput in the western Read More…