On Monday, February 11th, 2013, True Patriot Love Foundation was proud to present Luke Schenn with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Author: NATO Association of Canada
The NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) strives to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and its goals of peace, prosperity and security. The NAOC ensures Canada has an informed citizenry able to participate in discussions about its role on the world stage.
Macleans: In Conversation with Defence Minister Peter MacKay
In conversation with Defence Minister Peter MacKay on Afghanistan, the F-35 controversy and military spending.
Media Advisory: Governor General to Invest 50 Recipients into the Order of Military Merit
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 11 a.m.
Troels Frøling: Reshaping the Transatlantic Community Part One
It is our honour and privilege to have Troels Frøling, as this year’s recipient of the Award for Exceptional Contribution to International Peace and Security.
Coming Full Circle: Canada’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council
Sarah Danruo Wang discusses Canada’s upcoming chairmanship of the Arctic Council and the major concerns that will pervade the Council’s agenda in 2013 The chairmanship of the Arctic Council will rotate to Canada in May 2013 for a two-year term. With participation from Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States, this Read More…
CBC: Thunder Bay Reservists Brave Arctic Exercise
Nearly 30 part-time soldiers from the northwest are wrapping up week-long training this weekend in northern Saskatchewan.
CTV: Canadian Ranger Dies During Arctic Military Exercise
GJOA HAVEN, Nunavut – A member of Canada’s Arctic reserve force has died on a military exercise intended to monitor snow and ice conditions in the Northwest Passage.
NATO News: NATO and Australia reinforce partnership with new cooperation programme
NATO and Australia reinforced their partnership and set out their priorities for future cooperation by signing an Individual Partnership and Cooperation Programme (IPCP) on Thursday 21 February .
National Post: Defence Budget Cuts Hit Army Reserves Hardest
Canada’s army reserve units are facing deep budget cuts that appear to fly in the face of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s explicit direction to stay away from front-line reductions.
The Challenges of Furthering the Missile Defence Agenda
Progress and Setbacks On January 16 and 17, the Military Committee Chiefs of Defence met to discuss and provide military advice for the North NATO Council and other NATO military authorities. The meeting saw the approval of the NATO- Russia Council’s 2013 work plan for cooperation. The plan’s renewal was largely the result of Read More…