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.
Organized by the NATO Council of Canada, Afghanistan Post-2014:From Deployment to Development is a one-day conference that will address these questions with Afghan and international experts. The opening speech will be given by Hon. Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and closing remarks by the Hon. Rob Nicholson Minister for National Defense.
“Does NATO Belong in Asia? Canada, China and America’s ‘Pivot’ to the Asia-Pacific” Monday, November 4, 2013 − Dominion of Canada General Insurance Building – 165 University Avenue, Toronto _________________________________________________________________________________ As global power centres continue their eastward shift, NATO looks increasingly adrift in its transatlantic orientation. The alliance is turning towards the burgeoning Asia-Pacific Read More…
If you are in the Vancouver area, be sure to attend the NATO Council of Canada’s first roundtable discussion on the West Coast.
What’s NATO’s role in the world once Afghanistan is over?
On Tuesday, September 15th, the NATO Council brought a large group of visitors on an exciting tour of Canadian Forces Base Trenton. In the day long event which included complimentary lunch and dinner with high ranking air force and army officers, the group toured a number of facilities on the base, and were given access Read More…
[frame src=”http://natoassociation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Logo_Vectorized.jpg” width=”300″ height=”85″ lightbox=”off” title=”Acc” align=”Left” ] [frame src=”http://natoassociation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/NATO-logo1.jpg” width=”150″ height=”75″ lightbox=”off” title=”Nato” align=”right” ] NATO Council of Canada NATO Tour of Albania, Macedonia and Turkey 28 September – 6 October 2013 Trip overview Sign up for an unforgettable tour to Albania, Macedonia and Turkey with NATO!!! During this trip you will experience the Read More…
On Thursday, September 26, the NATO Council of Canada hosted Alex Corbeil, the NATO Council’s Senior Middle East Advisor, to discuss the origins and present state of the conflict in Syria.
Registration Member Registration $20.00 CADNon-Member Registration $25.00 CADStudent Registration $10.00 CAD The NATO Council of Canada cordially invites you to a round table discussion on Mapping the Syrian Conflict: On the Ground and Online featuring… [captionpix align=”left” theme=”elegant” width=”450″ imgsrc=”http://natoassociation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CTVInterview.jpg”] Alex Corbeil NATO Council Middle East Research Analyst & Media Commentator Alexander Corbeil Read More…
On Thursday, September 26, the NATO Council of Canada hosted Alex Corbeil, the NATO Council’s Senior Middle East Advisor, to discuss the origins and present state of the conflict in Syria. Corbeil detailed the root causes of the conflict, described the outside influences and players holding a stake in the crisis, and opined possible solutions Read More…
From the NATO Headquarters – The History of NATO: Video Timeline [youtube height=”360″ width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkqFg7HIpEg[/youtube]