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The Nordics and NATO: the new normal – rebalancing global security

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This event was hosted by the University of Calgary in partnership with the NAOC, more information can be found on their website here.

About this event

On September 29, 2022, The University of Calgary hosted an in-person and livestreamed forum featuring the Ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. In collaboration with the NAOC, the Calgary Consular Corps, The Canada West Foundation, and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI), this event offered the audience an opportunity to listen to the Ambassadors discuss matters of global security and NATO.

Meet the speakers

His Excellency Urban Ahlin
Ambassador of Sweden to Canada
Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa

His Excellency Roy Eriksson
Ambassador of Finland to Canada
Embassy of Finland in Ottawa

Her Excellency Hanne Fugl Eskjær
Ambassador of Denmark to Canada
Embassy of Denmark in Ottawa

His Excellency Jon Elvedal Fredriksen
Ambassador of Norway to Canada
Embassy of Norway in Ottawa

NATO Association of Canada
The NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) strives to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and its goals of peace, prosperity and security. The NAOC ensures Canada has an informed citizenry able to participate in discussions about its role on the world stage.

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