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.
On March 1st, Parliamentary Secretary Keddy highlighted the Government of Canada’s ambitious trade expansion plan as well as Canadian investment and expertise at work in Southeastern Europe’s industrial, infrastructure, mining and agricultural sectors.
Stephen M. Saideman, a professor of International Affairs at Carleton University, visited the University of Toronto on March 5th to give a talk at the Munk Centre of Global Affairs regarding the future of military spending for Canada and other NATO member nations. The lecture was derived from a 2011 study conducted by Saideman and Read More…
Troels Frøling’s vast initiatives are but one reason why the NATO Council of Canada has chosen this remarkable individual as this year’s recipient to receive the international Peace and Security Award.
A major shakeup is in the offing amid the senior ranks of the Canadian military.
The NATO Council’s Alexander Corbeil, Senior Middle East Analyst sat down with CTV News on March 8 to discuss the Syrian refugee situation, with the number of refugees reaching 1 million.
Gus Constantinou, the NATO Council’s UN commentator, discusses the Syrian refugee crisis, humanitarian aid and organizational inaction.
On Monday, February 11th, 2013, True Patriot Love Foundation was proud to present Luke Schenn with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
In conversation with Defence Minister Peter MacKay on Afghanistan, the F-35 controversy and military spending.
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.
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.