NATO Association of Canada

🎶Celebrating NATO's 75th Anniversary: Music of NATO Concert🎶 To mark 75 years of unity, strength, and shared purpose, the NATO Association of Canada hosted an extraordinary evening on October 19th at Isabel Bader Theatre: the Music of NATO concert 🎵🎼🎶 The Music of NATO concert captured the essence of NATO's mission through music, uniting people and honoring the values that bind us. Each performance by The Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada was a tribute to NATO's enduring legacy of peace and cooperation, showing how music transcends borders and brings us closer together. We're excited to share a recap video that reflects the beauty of that night—an evening of powerful musical pieces, inspiring remarks, and moments of connection, showcasing the strength of the alliance and celebrating our unity. We were also privileged to welcome distinguished guests from the diplomatic community, whose presence added a special warmth to the evening: H.E. Maria Vass-Salazar, Ambassador of Hungary to Canada; Ms. Velislava Panova, Consul General of Bulgaria; Mr. loannis Chatzantonakis, Consul General of Greece; Ms. Ana Luisa Riguito, Consul General of Portugal; Ms. Barbara de Ischaschell, Deputy Consul General of Germany; Mr. Can Yoldas, Consul General of Turkey; Mr. Emil Milanov, Consul of Bulgaria; and Ms. Klimek Sabina, Vice Consul of Poland. A heartfelt thank you to Arjun Singh Yanglem, engagement coordinator team lead at the NATO Association, for leading the event organization and coordinating seamlessly with the Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada. Profound gratitude to The Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada and Lt. Gregory Yasinsky for an inspiring performance that will live on in our memories as a symbol of NATO's enduring mission. Special thanks to Marina Zaki, social media coordinator team lead at the NATO Association, who captured these memorable moments to share with our broader community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this celebration—it was a night to remember! #NATO #NATOAssociationofCanada #NATO75 #MusicONATO #UnityInDiversity #NATOAnniversary #NATOStrength #CulturalDiplomacy #AllianceThroughMusic #PeaceAndUnity #BandoftheRoyalRegimentOfCanada #DiplomacyThroughArt |Isabel Bader Theatre |Embassy of Hungary to Canada

🌎 The 3rd Montreal Climate Security Summit is officially underway! We are honoured to open Day 1 with a video message from The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence of Canada. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/4hmoCPy This year’s Montreal Climate Security Summit brings together an audience of 200+ guests and an impressive lineup of speakers from Allied countries, partner nations and beyond, complemented by insights from representatives of NATO HQ, the European Union, and the United Nations. 🎥 Can't attend in person? Watch the event live online via CPAC: English – https://bit.ly/48sTb1F French – https://bit.ly/48uv82G #climatechange #climatesecurity #canada #defence #security #defencepolicy NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE)

Proud to see NATO Association of Canada’s Vice President Garrick Ngai, MBA, FCIM and Director Kelly Christine W. actively engaging in this year’s Montreal International Security Summit (MISS). Organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS), the summit took place from October 16-17, 2024, bringing together global experts and policymakers to discuss critical issues surrounding China and the Indo-Pacific. #MontrealSecuritySummit #NATOAssociationofCanada #NATO #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #China #InternationalRelations #GlobalSecurity #PolicyMakers #MISS2024 #Diplomacy #StrategicAffairs #Defence

🎶 I am grateful that I had the privilege to attend the 'Music of NATO' concert last Saturday, an event hosted by the NATO Association of Canada. The evening was filled with incredible performances by the Royal Regiment of Canada Band, showcasing a beautiful blend of musical pieces from NATO member countries. The experience reminded me of the power of cultural diplomacy and how music can bring people together across different cultures. Each piece connected us in a unique way, showing that music truly can speak louder than words. The hour flew by, and I left feeling inspired. A big thank you to Robert Baines for the invitation. I also had the pleasure of meeting and connecting with some amazing NATO Association of Canada interns and international diplomats, whose enthusiasm made the evening even more enjoyable. Special congratulations to Arjun Singh Yanglem for organizing such a great event!

📢We are thrilled today to officially introduce our ‘Security in Community’ initiative's educational advisor Chantal Clabrough. Chantal is a recipient of the 2023 Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Teaching History, for her work leading the Westmount High School Memorial Project on fallen WW2 alumni. Chantal has served as a Senior Social Sciences teacher at Westmount since 2012, sits on the Montreal Holocaust Museum’s Education Committee-Musée de l'Holocauste Montréal - is an education community member for the The Vimy Foundation 🍁 La Fondation Vimy and is one of the primary developers of educational material for the JE ME SOUVIENS / Canada Company Educational Project. Chantal is an experienced educational leader, and a respected ambassador for the remembrance of the effort and sacrifice made by Canadian Armed Forces globally. We are incredibly excited to welcome her onto the project team as we develop the Security in Community online course over the coming months!

Applications for the 2025 NATO Field School are opening in exactly one week, on November 1st! Questions about applications? Stay tuned for dates of our Virtual Information Sessions and ‘Ask me Anything’ Q+As! #wearenato #nato2030 #studyabroad

🔔New article: Gearing up for Climate Change: Canada's Leadership in NATO's Developing Focus on Climate Change As humanity faces one of its most pressing threats-climate change-it's imperative to strengthen global security measures against it. Join Phoenix Seelochan as she analyzes NATO's evolving strategies to address the security implications of climate change. Discover how Canada is leading the way in this critical area, setting an example for other NATO members and allies. Around the world, states must develop robust policies to safeguard against the climate crisis and enhance our collective security. 📖Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcGGNYSv #climatechange #globalsecurity #NATO #Canada #climatesecurity #climatechangesecurity #environment #environmentsecurity #naturaldisasters #climatecrisis #TheNATOClimateChangeandSecurity CentreofExcellence #hurricanemilton #NATOCanada #defence #security NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE)

NATO Association of Canada Vice President, Mike Ward and Jake Rooke attended a reception with Her Excellency, Ambassador Yulia Kovaliv at the Ukrainian Embassy on October 22nd. The reception featured Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Health, Ihor Kuzin, Deputy Minister of Veteran Affairs, Ruslana Velychko-Trufoniuk, and Deputer Minister of Education and Science, Yevheniia Smirnova. In the Ambassador's remarks she emphasized the extraordinary resilience of her fellow Ukrainians in the face of Russia's illegal invasion, and in particular, the effect that the war has had on the mental health of its peoples. A heartfelt thank you to Her Excellency Ambassador Yulia Kovaliv and the Ukrainian Embassy in Canada for their invite and their warm welcome. #NATO #NATOAssociationofCanada #ukraine #canada #geopolitics #diplomacy -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the NATO Association of Canada on social media or visit our website to learn more about our future events: website: https://lnkd.in/gaAyp3PK YouTube: @ NATOCanada/ LinkedIn: @ NATO Association of Canada/ Instagram: @ NATO_Canada / Facebook: @ NATO Association of Canada/ Platform X: @ NATOCanada

Job-seekers: the NATO Young Professionals Program is recruiting in 13 sectors available for people from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds, including: Data Science and Innovation Economics and Finance Engineering and Logistics Human Resources ICT and Cyber Security International Political Affairs Legal Affairs Marketing and Communications Programme and Project Management We seek diversity of applicants in gender, age and nationality (from NATO’s 32 Allied countries), as an equal opportunity employer. The vacancy notices for the 13 different positions can be found here and submitted until 27 October: https://lnkd.in/g4qgJY26 Marie-Doha Besancenot Ioana Andrada Girls Who Code WIIS BrusselsWomen4Cyber Foundation Clare Hutchinson Irene Fellin Women in International Security Canada Marriet Schuurman Stefanie Dr. Babst Wendy Gilmour Women in Defence and Security (WiDS) Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Harriet Easton

On October 18th, the NATO Association of Canada, in collaboration with Women in International Security Canada, hosted an impactful event in Ottawa: "Shaping Canada's Future: Women Leaders in Business and Security." The evening featured insightful discussions led by an impressive panel of leaders, including LGen Lise Bourgon, Dr. Stefanie von Hlatky, Ambassador Kerry Buck and Ms. Cara Salci. Key discussions revolved around advancing gender equality within the security landscape, drawing from Canada's experiences and NATO partners, with a special focus on current global challenges like the Ukraine conflict. Panelists explored innovative strategies for overcoming barriers, achieving greater gender parity, and promoting inclusive leadership in traditionally male-dominated fields. A huge thank you to our esteemed panelists, attendees, Jake Rooke for helping organize this event and everyone who made this event a success. #NATO #NATOAssociationofCanada #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #Business #Security #Womenpeaceandsecurity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the NATO Association of Canada on social media or visit our website to learn more about our future events: website: https://lnkd.in/gaAyp3PK YouTube: @ NATOCanada/ LinkedIn: @ NATO Association of Canada/ Instagram: @ NATO_Canada / Facebook: @ NATO Association of Canada/ Platform X: @ NATOCanada