What role can NATO play in addressing grey zone coercion in the Indo-Pacific? In this article, Joel Sawyer explores how the Alliance can strengthen regional pre-conflict deterrence and preparedness to reduce the effectiveness of coercive grey zone operations, actions, and activities.
In this article, Sanam Singh argues that NATO’s medical system anchors every mission with Canada’s leadership enhancing its strength on the ground and in the air. The piece shows how Canada’s expertise positions NATO to confront the growing threat of cyberattacks targeting military healthcare.
On November 28, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada convened over 150 defence leaders, industry innovators, and policymakers in Ottawa for the event entitled “Unmanned Horizons: The Future of Aerial, Land, and Naval Drones.” The panel explored the fast-moving landscape of drone technologies and what these advancements mean for Canada’s defence capabilities. This report provides a detailed summary of the conversation and argues that keeping pace with emerging technologies is essential for Canada’s security.
On November 25, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada and the Canadian International Council Toronto Branch co-hosted a panel examining whether Canada should establish a modern civil defence corps. This overview captures the central themes of the discussion and argues that now is a critical moment for Canada to invest in a stronger, more coordinated civil defence system.
Eight years after the start of Canada’s mission to Latvia, Ottawa continues to increase its commitment to the NATO multinational formation. Arguably, this is the most important component of Canada’s defence policy and a key part of the country’s foreign policy. The enhanced forward presence brigade led by Canada is one of several formations which serve to deter Russian aggression. These ‘tripwire forces’ aim to ensure that in the event of a Russian attack, many member states would be involved, guaranteeing a general response from the alliance. Beyond this, Canada’s leadership serves as a strong example of the country’s value to the alliance and reassures allies that they would not be abandoned in the event of war.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), defined as an investment where a person or company from one country acquires 10% or more of the voting shares, or equivalent ownership of a business enterprise in another country, is central to Canada’s long-term competitiveness. Trusted, high-quality FDI strengthens economic resilience by anchoring supply chains, transferring technology, and building local Read More…
In recent years, there have been increased calls for the Canadian government to introduce legislation against disinformation. Tighter laws have been requested in an attempt to reduce the digital flow of deliberately false information in Canadian political discourse around controversies like vaccines, especially during elections. For one, in 2022, Canada’s chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault Read More…
The COVID-19 global pandemic was both a public-health crisis and a catalyst for an infodemic: the flood of misinformation and disinformation that spread as rapidly, if not more rapidly, than the virus itself. A systematic review by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that this infodemic undermined compliance with health measures, fragmented social cohesion, and Read More…
On November 18, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada hosted the 2025 Peace with Women Fellowship for a roundtable held in partnership with the Halifax International Security Forum. This event brought together senior female leaders from the armed forces of thirteen NATO states and their partners to discuss the growing threats posed by authoritarian regimes and their implications for NATO allies. This article offers a detailed overview of the conversation.
This article explores how international human rights law, through the CEDAW treaty, can help strengthen NATO’s Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. It looks at how CEDAW’s legal obligations can support NATO’s goals by adding stronger accountability for member countries. Using Canada as an example, the piece shows how combining legal commitment with political action can make real progress toward equality and women’s roles in peace and security.