Erik Anderson is a graduate student in Political Theory at the University of Toronto, having previously studied at Concordia University (BA Hons. Political Science) and York University (MFA Film Production). An avid cinephile, he’s taught both film production and the history of cinema at the university and college level, as well as having screened some of his own work at various film festivals in Canada and abroad. As an intern at the NATO Association of Canada, Erik is particularly interested in Canadian diplomacy, security, and events fostering cross-cultural appreciation between NATO member states. He can be reached at erik.anderson@mail.utoronto.ca.
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.
