The Heads of State and Government of all NATO member nations met last week in Lisbon, Portugal, along with those of partner nations to discuss a myriad of issues, including missile defense, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Russia-NATO relations and the Alliance’s new Strategic Concept. The Strategic Concept was perhaps the most defining aspect Read More…
Author: NATO Association of Canada
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.NCC Fall Conference Tackles Cybersecurity
On November 17, the NATO Council of Canada (NCC) hosted its annual Fall Conference in Ottawa. This well-timed conference, titled Cybersecurity: The Big Challenge, brought together distinguished academics, policymakers and members of the Canadian Forces with the goal of shedding light on one of the most pressing yet little-understood issues facing the international security environment. Read More…
Conference: Cybersecurity – The Big Challenge
On November 17, the NATO Council of Canada (NCC) hosted its annual Fall Conference in Ottawa. This well-timed conference, titled Cybersecurity: The Big Challenge, brought together distinguished academics, policymakers and members of the Canadian Forces with the goal of shedding light on one of the most pressing yet little-understood issues facing the international security environment. Read More…
The Naval Centennial Gala: 100 Years – From Sea to Sea
The NATO Council of Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Naval Centennial Gala, held this past Saturday, November 6, was a great success. More than 300 distinguished guests arrived at the event to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served Canada at sea. As part of the celebration Read More…
Naval Centennial Gala
The NATO Council of Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Naval Centennial Gala, held this past Saturday, November 6, was a great success. More than 300 distinguished guests arrived at the event to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served Canada at sea. In a message for the Read More…
June 14, 2011
The NATO Council of Canada would like to invite you to a roundtable discussion and reception with Mr. Thomas Juneau, Dr. Michael J. Baranick, and Mr. Michael Atallah. These speakers will provide an update on the Arab Spring, the impact that recent events in the Middle East and North Africa could have on regional stability, Read More…
June 8, 2011
NATO Council of Canada Annual General Meeting The Council will hold its Annual General Meeting on June 8th in the 4th floor conference room of 165 University Ave. When: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Where: The Dominion of Canada Insurance Building, 165 University Ave. 4th Floor Conference Room. Fees: Free to members To register, call (416) Read More…
A Sign of the Times: Britain’s Strategic Defence Review in an era of Austerity
On October 19, the United Kingdom unveiled its Strategic Defence Review – the first such review since 1998 – outlining much anticipated cuts to the British military and defence budget. As a means of reducing Britain’s mounting budget deficit, the Treasury Department recommended a 10% reduction in British military spending over the next four years. Read More…
The Atlantic Treaty Association Fall 2010 Newsletter
The NATO Council of Canada would like to draw your attention to the Fall 2010 Atlantic Treaty Association Newsletter. This publication provides a great deal of information on what is happening in the ATA community and is an excellent recourse for all those interested in transatlantic affairs. Included in this particular edition is a section Read More…
Macedonian Minister of Defence visits NCC
On October 8, the NATO Council of Canada had the honour of welcoming the Hon. Zoran Konjanovski, Minister of Defence for the Republic of Macedonia, and his delegation to the NCC to discuss Macedonia’s security interests and prospective membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Following formal greetings, Mr. Konjanovski began the discussion by asserting Read More…