For most Canadians, passenger rail is not a topic of great everyday importance. Canadians made only 4.4 million journeys with Via Rail (the country’s national rail operator) in 2025, compared to almost 160 million passengers passing through Canadian airports in the same year. Canada’s passenger rail network is underdeveloped and unreliable. Canada is the only Read More…
This article written by Hala Gharaibeh examines how the breakdown of civilian protection in Sudan has increased women’s vulnerability to conflict-related sexual violence, and why addressing CRSV is essential to conflict prevention, civilian protection, and human security.
On September 25th, 2026, the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) brought together representatives from government, industry, academia, and civil society to mark the launch of the Association’s Policy Paper on Canada’s National Resilience.
This report offers a detailed overview of the event’s conversations.
As Guyana emerges as a strategic energy partner, the rapid expansion of its oil sector and heightened tensions along the Essequibo border are reshaping the country’s security landscape. This article examines how resource competition, migration, and militarization intersect with the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, highlighting the risks of gender-based violence, human trafficking, and underinvestment in critical social services.
En novembre 2025, le Bureau de la conseillère pour les questions de genre de l’État-major militaire international de l’OTAN a organisé un débat de fond pour célébrer les 20 ans de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité (FPS). Ce débat a permis de discuter Read More…
As NATO countries increase defence spending amid rising geopolitical tensions, Canada faces pressure to strengthen its military. The federal government has committed billions of dollars to modernizing the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), but increased spending does not automatically translate into greater military capability. Major defence projects have faced years of delays, while personnel shortages and Read More…
With rumblings that Russia might provoke neighbouring NATO member states, Zev Wood seeks to unravel Putin’s rationale and strategy. He argues that to counter potential military encroachments by Russia, Canada and NATO should remain steadfast in increasing deterrence posture, while simultaneously remaining aware of the potential blowback effects that accompany such a path. Using deterrence theory, Zev concludes that Canada should advocate for a strategy that combines credible deterrence and diplomatic off-ramps to reduce the potential for further escalation.
Women play an important role in agricultural and food systems, where food security, climate, and trade are connected and reinforce concepts that have economic and societal impacts. Recent geopolitical events and disruptions in the global supply chain have highlighted the necessity of including gender provisions in climate and trade agreements through mechanisms such as the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, which contribute to the security and well-being of women around the world.
Joelle Reimer explores the intersection of emerging technology, privacy, and women’s security in her latest article for the NATO Association of Canada, “When Surveillance Becomes Wearable: AI Smart Glasses and the New Threat to Women’s Security.” The article examines how AI-enabled smart glasses can facilitate non-consensual surveillance, including covert recording, stalking, and image-based abuse, and why addressing the gendered security implications of wearable AI is increasingly important as these technologies become more widespread.
In this article, Morgan Singer examines the evolving role of women in Canadian intelligence, situating their contemporary leadership within a longer history of espionage. While intelligence has traditionally been a male-dominated field, women have made significant contributions, particularly during the World Wars. Since, women have proven to have differentiable mobility and socioemotional skills that make them better spies. The article explores how these capabilities continue to shape women’s roles in the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), where women now comprise nearly half of the workforce and hold prominent leadership positions.