20th Anniversary of Operation Medusa
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The NATO Association of Canada is proud to host a commemorative event marking the 20th Anniversary of Operation MEDUSA, on Thursday, September 17 in Ottawa.
As one of the most significant combat operations in Afghanistan, this evening led by Major General (ret’d) David A. Fraser will bring together commanders and senior leaders for a moderated discussion. The panel will reflect on key themes including operational leadership, coalition warfare, lessons learned, and the enduring legacy of service.
A conversation with Her Excellency Heidi Alberta Hulan
Join us May 28th from 10 -11 AM EST, as Her Excellency Ambassador Heidi Hulan, Canada’s Permanent Representative to NATO, discusses some of Canada’s top international security and relations topics, including defence spending, Arctic relations, support for Ukraine, nuclear deterrence, and more. We look forward to a fascinating conversation with the Ambassador. Please note that this event will only be available live.
AI & Warfare: When Machines Make Decisions
Join us and the Canadian International Council (CIC), Toronto for AI & Warfare: When Machines Make Decisions on May 25th at 6:00 PM at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto.
This timely panel brings together leading voices to unpack the risks, ethics, and strategic implications of AI in defence.
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Jennifer Cassidy, Diplomacy and Tech Scholar at Oxford University, bringing expert insight into how emerging technologies are reshaping global politics and communication.
The panel features:
David Chan, Senior Advisor at the DND/CAF Artificial Intelligence Centre, who leads efforts to integrate AI into defence strategy with real-world operational impact.
Branka Marijan, Senior Fellow at Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and researcher at Project Ploughshares, whose work focuses on the risks and realities of autonomous weapons and emerging military technologies.
Matthew Lombardi, Partner at TELUS Global Ventures (TGV) and co-founder of The Icebreaker, working at the intersection of innovation, defence strategy, and the scaling of dual-use technologies.
Matthew da Mota, Ph.D., Research Director for Emerging Technology and National Security at The Canadian Shield Institute, examining how AI and geopolitics are reshaping governance and security.
Stay tuned for the event report!!
Baltic and Ukrainian Youth on Security and Solidarity
A youth-led discussion on long-term security and solitary support for Ukraine.
As the war in Ukraine continues, sustaining international support matters more than ever 🇺🇦
Join us on May 13 at 6:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Military Institute for Baltic and Ukrainian Youth on Security and Solidarity. This youth‑led discussion brings together Baltic, Ukrainian, and Canadian voices to explore long‑term support for Ukraine, countering disinformation, and what the conflict means for Canada, NATO, and European security.
Hosted by the Canadian Lithuanian Youth Association, the NATO Association of Canada and the Embassy of Lithuania to Canada.
Speakers:
- Oleh Nikolenko, Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto
- Egidijus Meilūnas, Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada
- Petro Schturyn, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) – Toronto
- David Collenette, Chair of NATO Association of Canada and former Minister of Defence
📍 426 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
🗓 May 13 | ⏰ 6:00 PM