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Organized by the NATO Association of Canada, in partnership with the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, Consulate General of Ukraine in Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and Mriya Aid, the one-day conference brings together influential voices from across sectors to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping Ukraine’s path forward.
This timely event will explore the future of Ukraine’s NATO membership, the viability of intermediary security guarantees, and the on-the-ground realities for businesses operating in or looking to invest in Ukraine. It will also address the critical role of demining efforts as a foundation for post-war recovery and sustainable reconstruction focusing on:
- The importance of NATO membership for Ukraine both in terms of ensuring its sovereignty & in rebuilding the country to ensure a prosperous future for Ukraine as part of Europe.
- What intermediary security guarantees could look like and what impact they would have on investments and reconstruction; what this would mean for Canadian businesses.
- The importance of securing the ground through demining.
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If you are a student and/or youth aged 18-30 and believe that attending this conference would benefit your studies and/or professional development in the sphere of security and post-conflict reconstruction, you are eligible to apply for a no-cost student/youth ticket. Please fill out this form to apply. Please note that capacity is limited.
Keynote Speakers
Diane Francis
Editor-at-Large at the National Post, columnist at the Kyiv Post, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, Eurasia Center and author.
Chairwoman of the Centre for Civil Liberties (Nobel Peace Prize receiver in 2022).
Panel 1. Securing the Foundation: NATO Membership and Intermediary Security Guarantees
The first panel of experts will introduce a broad geopolitical analysis of the recent developments surrounding potential a ceasefire, explain the uncertainties and future of Ukraine’s NATO membership, and assess a scenario where Ukraine does not immediately become a NATO member and the importance of intermediary security guarantees.
Speaker (virtual or in-person TBD)
Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada, with almost ten years of experience in executive positions in public administration and Ukraine’s investment promotion
Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Waterloo as well as the Director of the Master of Public Service program.
Dr. Balkan Devlen
Speaker
Co-founder and Principal at Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory; Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute; an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University.
Panel 2. Security Guarantees in Action: What Strong Security Agreements Mean for Business in Ukraine and Canadian Investors
The second panel will narrow the scope to consider Ukraine’s business environment on the ground and the tools and opportunities available for Canadian businesses to engage. Our speakers will consider how NATO membership and intermediary security guarantees would impact investments and Canadian businesses.
Speaker
Founder and CEO of Roshel Inc., the leading North American producer of smart armored solutions.
Speaker
President of Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce. VP of Operations for the Ukrainian World Congress and as a Board member for the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of Canada.
Speaker (virtual)
Alternate Executive Director at World Bank Group, former Deputy Minister of Finance & Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade.
Vice President & Chair of Innovation & Technology Committee, Member of Supervisory Board of the Canada Ukraine Chamber of Commerce.
Panel 3. Securing the Ground: Demining Ukraine for Recovery and Reconstruction
Speaker
Senior Program Officer, Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs). Global Affairs Canada
Speaker
Director of Federal Engagement and Partnerships at OVA, and a Canadian Army Reserve Staff Officer.
Tymur Pistriuha
Chairman of the Board, Head of the Ukrainian Deminers Association.
Exhibits
During the lunch break, attendees will have the chance to attend two exhibits:
- An immersive virtual reality exhibition “Living the War” provided by the Consulate General of Ukraine in Toronto. The exhibition uses virtual reality to show the level of destruction Russia’s war has brought on Ukraine and will allow attendees to engage with the discussions of the conference from a different perspective.
- A demining exhibit created by Mriya Aid demonstrating the hazards and tools used to demine Ukraine.
Agenda
- 9:00am-9:30am: Arrival & Coffee
- 9:30am-10:00am: Introduction & Keynote Speech
- 10:00am-11:30am: Panel 1 – Securing the Foundation: NATO Membership and Intermediary Security Guarantees
- 11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch & Exhibits
- 12:30pm-2:00pm: Panel 2 – Security Guarantees in Action: What Strong Security Agreements Mean for Business in Ukraine and Canadian Investors
- 2:00pm-3:30pm: Panel 3 – Securing the Ground: Demining Ukraine for Recovery and Reconstruction
- 3:30pm-5:00pm: Reception & Exhibits
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