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Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Mr. Albert Wong Part I

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Listen as I interview Mr. Albert Wong. He was appointed Citizenship Judge for the Greater Toronto Area in June 2014 and he has over thirty-five years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Over his career, he has served in various public affairs positions with the military across Canada, with the United Nations in Eritrea and Ethiopia, and in Afghanistan. As a volunteer, he has made valuable leadership contribution to a number of organizations including as Chair of the Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Businesses (CPB). Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he is a 2012 recipient of the Chinese Canadian Legend Award. He is currently serving as the Chief Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and was awarded the Vice-Regal commendation in 2014.

Listen as Mr. Wong discusses the significance and the impact of the work that he does as a Citizenship Judge for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

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Interview with Mr. Albert Wong
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NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA PART I

Next, listen as Mr. Wong discusses some of his most memorable experiences serving in the military. With over thirty five years of service as an officer in the Canadian Forces,  Mr. Wong spent the last twenty years serving as a military public affairs officer specializing in communications at the tactical, operational and strategic levels in Canada and overseas. Listen as Mr. Wong also provides advice to the young professionals and youth interested in pursuing a career with the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Interview with Mr. Albert Wong
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NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA PART II

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Magdalena Surma
Magdalena Surma is currently Canada's NATO Program Contributor and Outreach Coordinator. Former Program Editor of Global Horizons, Magdalena completed a BA in Legal Studies (Honours) and a Masters in Public Service at the University of Waterloo. She also attended Harvard during two summers, where she completed courses in psychology, government, and law. In addition, she successfully completed Harvard Law School’s Executive Education Program in Negotiation and Leadership. Magdalena is currently completing an LLB through University of London’s International Program. She is passionate about law, government, and charitable non-profit organizations. As an avid researcher, she hopes to extend her research to investigate women in security while examining society, culture, and international relations. In addition, Magdalena is also passionate about international business and economy. She is very excited about being involved with various projects at NATO, specifically engaging youth and society about international affairs. Apart from a love of politics, Magdalena enjoys fine art, ballet, and classical music.