Ethiopia has officially completed its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). GERD is a $4.7 billion investment project located on the Blue Nile tributary, through which 85% of the Nile’s water flows. The dam is 30 kilometres long – Africa’s biggest hydroelectric project – producing 6,000 megawatts of electricity in a country where 66% of the Read More…
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The Future of Transpacific Cooperation: A New Zealand Perspective
We hosted a virtual discussion with H.E. Martin Harvey, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Canada on July 28th! You can watch the recording of the event here. The discussion focused on Canada-New Zealand relations, security interests, transpacific relations and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also touched upon many other interesting subjects! Read More…
A Post-COVID Recovery and the Implications on Peace
Each year, the Institute for Economics & Peace publishes their Global Peace Index report outlining the state of peace in the world. Join us on June 25th from 1-2PM for a conversation on this topic between Micheal Collins, Executive Director, Americas for the Institute for Economics & Peace, and Kevin Vuong, Vice-President of the NATO Read More…
Canada’s NATO Interview with Consul General Mr. Anne van Leeuwen Part I
Magdalena Surma interviews the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Toronto, Mr. Anne van Leeuwen.
Canada’ NATO Podcasts: Interview with Bianca Hossain Part II
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Bianca Hossain about her involvement in Toronto’s arts community along with the significance of public outreach and community engagement around the world.
Why Should Canadians Care about the White Helmets?
On Friday, December 9 2016, Global Affairs Canada and The British High Commission co-hosted a panel discussion at the Art Gallery of Ontario with senior members from the White Helmets. The White Helmets, also known as Syria Civil Defense, were invited to Canada to share their personal experiences from their heroic contributions in the Syrian Read More…
Canada’s NATO Podcasts
Listen as Magdalena Surma and Michele Di Leo provide advice to those interested in pursuing an internship at the NATO Association of Canada.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Mr. Giuseppe Pastorelli
Listen as Magdalena Surma and Michele Di Leo interview the Consul General of Italy, Mr. Giuseppe Pastorelli about international relations, global affairs, and diplomacy.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Magdalena Surma
Listen as Michele Di Leo interviews Magdalena Surma about her success at the NATO Association of Canada.
Magdalena Surma’s Canada’s NATO Podcasts Infographic
Check out this infographic about Magdalena Surma’s Canada’s NATO Podcasts!