Arctic Security and Canada’s New Defence Policy

Dates

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Length of Course

3 hours

Delivery Method

Online

Cost

$425 CAD
Series discount: $1,425

Summary

Canada’s new defence policy, issued in April 2024, promises to reorient Canada defence to protect Canada’s Arctic and to contribute to NATO collective security. We will examine the foundations of the new policy, the key promises made, the threat environment it responds to, and the challenges ahead.

This masterclass is offered as part of the National Security Masterclass Series.

Masterclass Series

The Balsillie Executive Institute is continuing its innovative series of national security masterclasses. Key topical issues reflect a changing national and global security environment and the threats and challenges facing Canada.

Each masterclass features an intensive, fast-paced analysis of the issues, led by Dr. Wesley Wark. The key learning objective of the masterclass is to equip students with a critical understanding of the policy challenges involved for each topic.

The masterclasses will be delivered online and run over a three-hour period from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM on select days. Masterclasses can be taken individually or as a complete series at a discounted rate.

Instructor

Wesley Wark is an expert on national security and intelligence issues, in both a Canadian and international context.

He is a fellow of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto/Munk School of Global Affairs, and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, in Waterloo, where he co-directed a major project on Canadian National Security Strategy.

Format

Intensive, three-hour class divided into key topic components.

Audience

Government of Canada officials, at all levels wishing a better understanding of the issues.

Of particular relevance for officials in the core and extended Canadian national security and intelligence community. Core includes CSIS, CSE, RCMP, DND/CAF, GAC, PCO, CBSA, Public Safety.