NATO Association of Canada launches national resilience policy paper

The NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) held a conference on September 25, 2026, to launch its Policy Paper on Canada’s National Resilience. The event gathered representatives from government, industry, academia, and civil society to discuss policy applications regarding critical infrastructure, environmental threats, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, education, and civil preparedness.

Managing Editor Daria Synelnykova noted that while hard security threats have historically felt distant in Canada, the urgency for preparedness has increased. The conference included discussions on the shared responsibilities of public and private sectors in maintaining holistic national resilience. A keynote address specifically addressed the challenges and opportunities regarding Canada’s Northern sovereignty and the needs of communities in the North.