NATO Association of Canada - November 9, 2020
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Recent News and Upcoming Events |
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Join us Tuesday, November 10th at 2pm
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Why Sports? The Importance of Sports to Security and the Armed Forces
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The NATO Association of Canada is excited to be holding an event on the important role that sports has in security and the rules-based international order.
This panel will host Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret'd) Edward Staniowski, Lieutenant-General Frances Allen, Jay Feyko, National Manager for Soldier On, and Lieutenant-Colonel Sharlene Harding.
Together they will discuss the impact of sports on security, soft-power diplomacy, and the health of Canada's military personnel.
Register for the event here.
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Join us Tuesday, November 17th at 11am
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NATO-Area Energy Security: The Southeast European Flank
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The NATO Association of Canada is holding an event about the geopolitics of the energy transition on NATO's Southeast European flank and its implications for Europe. The event features Senior Research Fellow Dr. Robert Cutler and Research Fellow Mariana Liakopoulou from the NAOC Energy Security Program. They are joined by the Founder and Sr. Advisor of geopolitics and country risk at Verocy B.V, Dr. Cyril Widdershoven, and Dr. Aura Sabadus, Senior Reporter for the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services, London.
Register for the event here.
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Today at 11:15am EST
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NAOC Research Analyst, Anvesh Jain to Represent Canada at the #NATO 2030 Youth Summit
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Former NAOC Program Editor and Current Research Analyst Anvesh Jain is one of four alliance-wide winners for the #NATO2030 Video Contest. The event takes place on Monday, November 9th, where his name and entry will be broadcasted worldwide by NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg at 17:15CET (11:15am Toronto).
Congratulations Anvesh! Learn more about Anvesh Jain here.
Watch the Summit live here.
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November 18th and 19th
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Program Editor, Ravdeep Singh Sandal to Represent the NAOC at the #WeAreNATO Conference
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Program Editor Ravdeep Singh Sandal has been selected as one of the two youth delegates to represent Canada at the annual #WeAreNATO conference on November 18th and 19th. At the conference, Ravdeep will have the opportunity to network with likeminded individuals from other NATO member countries, obtain training, and join panels with senior NATO representatives.
Congratualtions Ravdeep! Learn more about Ravdeep Singh Sandal here.
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Save the Date!
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NATO Association Annual General Meeting on November 24th
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The NATO Association of Canada is planning its AGM meeting for November 24th, 2020.fefe
Hope to see you there!
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Remembrance Day #WeRemember |
On November 11th, we remember and support our Veterans.
Support the Royal Canadian Legion by donating here.
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Welcoming Hon. David Collenette |
On October 23rd, The NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) welcomed the Hon. David Collenette, PC, LLD, as our new Chair.
He succeeds the past Chair, Kathryn E Langley Hope.
Mr. Collenette has served in Cabinet under three Canadian Prime Ministers, Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chretien, and held several portfolios including Minister of Defence (1993-1996), Minister of Veteran’s Affairs (1993-1996) and Minister of Transport (1997-2003) among others.
Read Mr. Collenette's Full Bio here.
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Watch our Last Event
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Impacts of Climate Change on Human Security: What Can be Done
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On October 21st, the NATO Association of Canada partnered with Climate Solutions Advancement Network of Think Renewable Group to hold an event that discussed the growing impact of climate change on human security, the need to mitigate these impacts and highlight some strategies and technologies that can facilitate action in the future.
Watch the full recording here.
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What Energy Security Means for Canada and the World |
On October 22nd, the NATO Association of Canada was proud to hold an expert panel discussion on the nature and the future of Canadian energy security. The webinar focused on what energy security means for different stakeholders and how this plays into policy.
Watch the full recording here.
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NATÔ Canada! Podcast
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Episode 1. The Great Caspian Energy Game: New Dimensions
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In this podcast, the NATO Association of Canada in partnership with the NATO Research Group out of the University of Toronto, explore issues related to security, prosperity and the international rules-based order.
Each episode features a member of our team interviewing with either a practitioner, expert, or government official.
In this first episode, Robert Cutler, a Senior Research Fellow and program editor for the Energy Security Program interviews NAOC Research Fellow Mariana Liakopoulou on her recent article "New Dimensions of the Great Caspian Energy Game".
Listen to the first episode of "NATO Canada!" here.
Also listen to our other NAOC podcasts here.
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Fireside Chat with NATO Special Representative Clare Hutchinson |
In anticipation of the 20th anniversary of UNSCR #1325, the NAOC team had the honour of chatting with Clare Hutchinson, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace, and Security.
Watch the full video here.
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Meet the Fall 2020 Internship Team! |
We are excited to introduce our cohort of interns for the fall 2020 session! This diverse group of young leaders are volunteering to bring you a fall filled with spectacular events, articles, and projects.
Read more about them on our Team page here.
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Who Controls the Caspian Sea? |
On November 1st, NAOC Senior Research Fellow and Program Editor for the Energy Security Program, Dr. Robert Cutler, was featured in an episode of The Red Line podcast.
In this episode he discusses the strategic importance of the Caspian Sea, its energy resource potential, and the leverage that owning it would provide over European powers.
Listen to this episode of The Red Line podcast here.
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A Harmonious Mirage?: Information Control in Modern China |
In this article, Julian Snelling examines the impact of citizen driven reforms in China's legal system and whether subsequent successes are actually a consequence of a "propaganda as policy" governance framework in China.
Read the full article here.
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#WeAreNATO Video
Watch our NATO Association video - Giving Thanks for Nothing - which explains the value of NATO including interaction with the Toronto Scottish Regiment and HMCS York.
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