NATO at Crossroads: Canada’s Role in Global Security
We are pleased to share the following invitation:
Explore Canada’s role in NATO and the future of transatlantic security at this timely fireside chat and Q&A.
Date and time
Tuesday, October 7 · 6 - 7:30pm PDT
Location
YWCA Hotel Vancouver
733 Beatty Street Vancouver, BC
The Canadian International Council (CIC) Vancouver branch is partnering with the NATO Association of Canada for a special evening fireside chat on the future of transatlantic security and NATO’s evolving role. We are honoured to host:
-Robert Baines, President & CEO of the NATO Association of Canada
-Paul Meyer, former Canadian Ambassador and international security expert
This fireside chat + audience Q&A will unpack the most pressing challenges facing NATO, including support for Ukraine, deterrence of Russian aggression, allies’ defence spending commitments, and Canada’s Arctic security.
The evening also provides space for networking and dialogue with speakers and fellow attendees on today’s security challenges.
Tickets are $10 for CIC Vancouver members; $15 for non-members. Refreshments will be provided.
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About the Speakers:
Robert Baines is the President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada, where he is focused on communicating the importance of NATO and the international-rules based order to Canadians. The Association is a charitable non-profit which hosts events across Canada, publishes hundreds of articles online every year and engages young Canadians about NATO through social media. Robert is a regular commentator on NATO issues in the Canadian media and has represented the NATO Association at the side conferences of the 2016 NATO Warsaw Summit, the 2018 Brussels Summit and the 2019 NATO Leaders’ Meeting in London.
In 2017 he became a director of the Canada-Turkey Business Council. Formerly he was Executive Director of the Canada-Albania Business Council and Corporate Development Officer of the NATO Association. Robert is Past President of the St. George’s Society of Toronto (Toronto’s oldest charity) and is Past Co-Chair of the Young Professional Board of the Canadian Opera Company.
He received a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and History from Trinity College at the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts in History from York University. Robert also serves in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve at Toronto and has received the Canadian Forces Decoration.
Paul Meyer is an international security policy expert with a 35-year career with the Canadian Foreign Service, including serving as Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva (2003–2007).
Currently a Fellow in International Security and Adjunct Professor of International Studies at Simon Fraser University, Mr. Meyer teaches a course on diplomacy and writes on issues of Canadian diplomacy, nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, outer space security and international cyber security. He is also a founding Fellow of the Outer Space Institute, a senior advisor to ICT4Peace and a Director (past Chair) of the Canadian Pugwash Group.
About CIC Vancouver:
Founded in 1928 as one of the Canadian International Council’s (CIC) first branches, CIC Vancouver is a non-profit, independent organization dedicated to providing a platform for dialogue on international issues and foreign policy. Our mission is to provide professionals, academics, students, and community members across the Greater Vancouver Area with a platform to connect, learn, and contribute to discussions shaping global affairs. We strive to build a vibrant community of international affairs practitioners and enthusiasts through thought-provoking seminars, dynamic networking events, and impactful educational initiatives.