Posted onAuthorNATO Association of CanadaComments Off on Commonwealth Defence Lunch Recap – July 13, 2015
On July 13, the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) hosted the Commonwealth Defence Lunch at the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto, Ontario. The event featured three prominent speakers, as well as representatives from the NAOC and the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada. The keynote speaker was the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence.
He was joined by the Honourable Hugh Segal, NAOC’s Chairman and the Master of Massey College, and Tim Hewish who is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Commonwealth Exchange. The event fea
tured speeches by all three guests and a short question-and-answer session at the end of the luncheon. Over 90 people attended the two hour lunch. A number of organizations and companies provided support that made the event possible, particularly Ports Toronto and General Dynamics Canada.
The Commonwealth Defence Lunch was a wonderful opportunity not only for the audience to interact with senior dignitaries, but also to learn more about the under-appreciated issue of Commonwealth defence.
The mission of NATO Association of Canada is to promote peace, prosperity, and security through knowledge and understanding of the importance of NATO.
We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage.
As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA).
The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.
The mission of NATO Association of Canada is to promote peace, prosperity, and security through knowledge and understanding of the importance of NATO.
We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage.
As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA).
The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.
Gas transit through Ukraine is a matter not just of energy security but of national security for Ukraine and other countries in the wider region. Russia showed its willingness to the weaponize gas trade when it cut off supplies to Ukraine and Europe in the middle of winter in 2006 and 2009. Many believe that Read More…
NATO Council of Canada Annual General Meeting The Council will hold its Annual General Meeting on June 8th in the 4th floor conference room of 165 University Ave. When: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Where: The Dominion of Canada Insurance Building, 165 University Ave. 4th Floor Conference Room. Fees: Free to members To register, call (416) Read More…
On May 31, 2025, the NATO Association of Canada hosted a conference titled Safeguarding Ukraine’s Future: Security Guarantees and Demining for Recovery and Reconstruction. This publication features the keynote address delivered by a renowned journalist and policy commentator, Diane Francis, offering insights into the challenges and imperatives of securing Ukraine’s long-term recovery.
He was joined by the Honourable Hugh Segal, NAOC’s Chairman and the Master of Massey College, and Tim Hewish who is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Commonwealth Exchange. The event fea
