Behzad Hakim holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Toronto Metropolitan University. He possesses extensive experience in strategic finance and sales, having worked at consumer goods giants such as Restaurant Brands International, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever.
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, nullifying two decades of sacrifice and efforts to establish democracy, deeply impacted Behzad, whose parents had fled Afghanistan during the civil war. As a reaction, Behzad founded the TMU Afghan Association, a dedicated group opposing the Taliban regime and advocating for human rights. Behzad is committed to promoting democratic values and ensuring that the voices of those suppressed are heard.
As an Engagement Coordinator at the NATO Association of Canada, Behzad is on a mission to educate individuals about the significance of the international rules-based order, the essence of democracy, and the importance of national security.
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.
