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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

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NATO at Crossroads: Canada’s Role in Global Security

October 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

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.

Get tickets using the Eventbrite URL.

Tickets are $10 for CIC Vancouver members; $15 for non-members.

Refreshments will be provided.

Venue

  • YWCA Hotel
  • 733 Beatty St
    Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2M4 Canada
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Organizer

  • CIC Vancouver Branch