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The NATO Association of Canada Annual Reception of Honour – Event Report

On March 30, 2026, the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) hosted its annual Gala Reception of Honour to celebrate the seventy-seventh anniversary of the North Atlantic Alliance and recognize recipients of the St. Laurent Award. The event emphasized the importance of investing in Canada’s defence and security, as well as adopting a whole-of-society approach to strengthening Canada’s and NATO’s resilience. This report provides a detailed recap of the evening and expresses gratitude to those who made it possible.
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Charting Ukraine’s Pathway Toward a Just Peace with Canada & NATO Allies – Panel Report

On February 23, 2026, the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC), in partnership with the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Embassies of Ukraine and Lithuania in Canada, organized a panel discussion entitled “Charting Ukraine’s Pathway Toward a Just Peace with Canada & NATO Allies”. The event was dedicated to commemorating the 4th anniversary of the Read More…
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Global Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders: Reflections on Peacebuilding, Youth Leadership, and Canada’s Role in Global Security

From 20–23 January 2026, the interns of the NATO Association of Canada, Nataliia Dikalchuk, Isabelle Zhu and Matthew Reddock attended the 5th Global Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was organized by Humanitarian Affairs Asia at the United Nations Conference Centre. The Summit convened approximately 400 young leaders from over 60 Read More…
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Unmanned Horizons: The Future of Aerial, Land, and Naval Drones 

On November 28, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada convened over 150 defence leaders, industry innovators, and policymakers in Ottawa for the event entitled “Unmanned Horizons: The Future of Aerial, Land, and Naval Drones.” The panel explored the fast-moving landscape of drone technologies and what these advancements mean for Canada’s defence capabilities. This report provides a detailed summary of the conversation and argues that keeping pace with emerging technologies is essential for Canada’s security.

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Civic Readiness in an Uncertain Era: Is it time for a Canadian Civil Defence Corps?

On November 25, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada and the Canadian International Council Toronto Branch co-hosted a panel examining whether Canada should establish a modern civil defence corps. This overview captures the central themes of the discussion and argues that now is a critical moment for Canada to invest in a stronger, more coordinated civil defence system.
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Democratic Resilience in an Era of Autocratic Threats: NAOC Hosts Roundtable with the 2025 Peace with Women Fellowship

On November 18, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada hosted the 2025 Peace with Women Fellowship for a roundtable held in partnership with the Halifax International Security Forum. This event brought together senior female leaders from the armed forces of thirteen NATO states and their partners to discuss the growing threats posed by authoritarian regimes and their implications for NATO allies. This article offers a detailed overview of the conversation.

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EU-Canada: Advancing Defence Industrial Cooperation High-level Event

On October 1, 2025, the Rideau Club in Ottawa hosted the “EU-Canada – Advancing Defence Industrial Cooperation” event, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Canada in partnership with the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC). The gathering brought together 86 participants, including representatives from government, industry, academia, and the diplomatic community, to explore Read More…
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Diplomatic Anchors: The Importance of International Institutions in the Modern Day

On September 23rd, the NATO Association of Canada, together with the National Club, hosted a panel discussion on the importance of international institutions in today’s world. This report summarizes the event, highlighting Canada’s successes and failures in international cooperation, the challenges facing global institutions, and proposals for reforming existing structures and building new alliances.
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Strength in Unity: The Discussion on Canada-Latvia Relationship with Reinis Pozņaks

On September 18th, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces College Foundation hosted Latvian MEP Reinis Pozņaks for a discussion on Latvia’s role in international defence. Read this report to learn about the key topics raised, including Canada–Latvia cooperation, importance of increased defence investment, and the future of European security.