Author: Jonas Becker

Jonas Becker is the NATO Association of Canada’s Program Editor for Procurement. He is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto, Victoria College, where he obtained an Honors Bachelor of Arts and Science, with distinction, in political science and history. For his final year, Jonas participated in an exchange year at the University of Hong Kong, where he examined Chinese public policy and internal governance. Jonas has participated in various extracurricular and professional development positions, including a communications internship at Blacksharp: From Strategy to Execution, and as a lead debate writer and analyst for The Newspaper, Victoria College. His academic and professional interests are currently focused on transportation infrastructure, sustainability, and Canada’s growing role with NATO overseas security deployments. He hopes to one day hold a position within the Canadian government or an NGO organization working towards one of these goals, and enjoys reading and all forms of exercise.
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Airlifts, Jurisprudence and Military Bases: Canada’s Responsibility To Refugees

Jonas looks at the Syrian Refugee Crisis and its implications for Canadian security
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Our Northern Vanguard: What Next for NORAD?

The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is looking at bolstering its contributions to the joint US-Canada North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD). The Pentagon is open to Canada’s playing an increased role in the Arctic, particularly in the fields of multi-sensor systems for detecting incoming ballistic missiles, ships and aircraft. Endorsed by a rare Read More…
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New From the Old: The Defence Acquisition Guide (Part III of IV)

In the third of a four part series, Jonas considers the Defence Acquisition Guide and its potential impact on the future capabilities of the Canadian Forces

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Domestic Protectionism and the Value Preposition Guide (Part II of IV)

In the second of a four part series, Jonas looks at the implications of an important part of the Defence Procurement Plan, the domestically oriented Value Preposition Guide