Women in Security covers a wide-range of issues as it explores the link between women, security, and development. As a forum to stimulate discussion and instructive debates, the NATO Association of Canada will examine the ways in which women both contribute to and are the focus of Canadian and NATO defence and security initiatives. This program also offers a critical look at the structures and institutions that shape the role of women in security at home and abroad.

Michelle Verbeek Women in Security

Interview with Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors

The Honourable Filomena Tassi is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, and was appointed Minister of Seniors in July 2018. In this interview with Michelle Verbeek (Program Editor for Women in Security and current Munk MGA candidate) Minister Tassi speaks on the opportunities within her new appointment, her career path, and advice for other politically driven women.

Amaliah Reiskind Women in Security

Interview with Stéfanie von Hlatky on the NATO SPS supported Gender and International Security Summer School

Recently a NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) initiative culminated in a summer school program on Gender in International Security. Course director Stéfanie von Hlatky talks with Program Editor Amaliah Reiskind about the program and her experience working with the SPS Programme.