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Parliamentarians discussed possible steps to implement the APF’s strategic framework, including the possibility of creating an institutional sustainability plan for the organization. The Nova Scotia branch gave an update on preparations for the 36th Session of the Americas Regional Assembly, scheduled to take place in Halifax in August 2021.

13th Halifax International Security Forum Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association (CANA) Report UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union November 17, 2021

At the meeting, the America Region Chargé de mission, Lena Metlege Diab (Member of the Legislative Assembly, Nova Scotia) reported on last year’s activities.

At the meeting, the America Region Chargé de mission, Lena Metlege Diab (Member of the Legislative Assembly, Nova Scotia) reported on last year’s activities.

At the meeting, Americas Region Chargé de mission Lena Metlege Diab (MLA, Nova Scotia) reported on last year’s activities and updated the members on upcoming activities. She also presented the Region’s finances. The role of the Americas Region was also discussed in the context of the APF’s international activities. Mr.

The CBC met by videoconference on 15 March 2021. Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament, participated in this meeting as Chair of the Canadian Branch of the APF. At the meeting, the America Region Chargé de mission, Lena Metlege Diab (Member of the Legislative Assembly, Nova Scotia) reported on last year’s activities. Mr.

The meeting was attended by the Honourable Senators Jim Munson, Co-Chair; Salma Ataullahjan; René Cormier; Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia; and MPs Sven Spengemann, Co-Chair; Rob Oliphant; Terry Duguid, Yasmin Ratansi; and Gabriel Ste-Marie. First, they welcomed the Chargé d’affaires and a Minister representing the Kenya High Commission in Canada, who discussed current affairs in Kenya and answered ...

13th Halifax International Security Forum Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association (CANA) Report UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union November 17, 2021

The delegation was impressed by the achievements and ambitions of the French defence industry. However, the NATO legislators also repeatedly heard the message that the Alliance needs to streamline its defence technology procurement architecture and to provide more coordinated long-term guidance for the defence industry in terms of defining capabilities that will be needed in the future and ...

Lawrence Korb of the Centre for American Progress suggested that procurement cuts will change procurement strategies, including perhaps a Navy re-think of its F-35 purchase in favour of more F/A 18s. The sequesters greatest impact, however, could be cuts in training and the readiness of US forces, both of which would affect NATO.