Zach Lidder, originally from Surrey, BC, is a Heaslip Scholar currently pursuing his undergraduate studies at Trinity College and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. He is majoring in Peace, Conflict, and Justice Studies, with a double minor in History and Art History. A passionate environmentalist and history enthusiast, Zach is dedicated to addressing global challenges through collaboration and community building.
Beyond his academic work, he is the founder of the U of T Young NATO Club, where he focuses on raising awareness and promoting student engagement with NATO on campus. As an intern with the NATO Association of Canada, Zach is excited to contribute to youth-focused initiatives and help create more opportunities for young people to learn about NATO and its role in global affairs.
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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.
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