The Evolution and future of NATO’s relationship with the Arctic in a context of (non)-politicization of defence issues

Laurent Borzillo, Alexandre Courtemanche

The conference will take place in English and French


Agenda:

8h30 : Opening Remarks

  • Professor Stéphane Roussel, ENAP
  • Alexandre Courtemanche, UQAM

9h00-10h45 : Climate challenges and threats in the Arctic

Moderator : Benjamin Boutin, Association France Canada

Speakers :

    • Bridget Larocque, Chair Northern Advisory Board and Co-lead, North American Arctic Defence and Security (remote)
    • Pauline Baudu, Université du Québec à Montréal (remote)
    • Dr Laurent Borzillo, École nationale d’administration publique (ÉNAP)
    • Eric Laporte, Directeur exécutif de la Direction des relations de sécurité et de défense (IGR)

10h45-11h15 : Break

11h15-12h30 : NATO and the Arctic

Rear Admiral Frédéric de Rupilly, JFCNF (OTAN)

Discussant : Professor Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brulé, Bishop’s University

12h30-13h45 : Lunch

13h45-15h15 : Equipment and Capabilities for the Arctic: How to Promote Production and Industrial Cooperation Within the Transatlantic Community

Moderator :  Professor Chantal Lavallée, Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean

Speakers :

    • Dr Thomas Hughes, Mount Allison University (remote)
    • Professor Justin Massie, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
    • Professor Stéphane Roussel, École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP)
    • Gaspard Schnitzler, Researcher at l’Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques (IRIS)

15h15-15h45 : Break

15h45-17h15 : Military Cooperation in the Arctic in a Context of Risks Linked to the Politicization/Non-Politicization of Defence Issues in Democratic Societies

Moderator : Prof. Justin Massie, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Speakers :

    • United States Consul General in Montreal, Robert P. Sanders
    • Professeure Chantal Lavallée, Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean
    • Rear Admiral Frédéric de Rupilly, JFCNF (OTAN)
    • Dr. Pauline Pic, Université Laval (remote)

17h15 – 17h30 : Closing Remarks

Benjamin Boutin, Director, Association France Canada, and Teodora Morosanu, Forum de Défense et de Stratégie

Date

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Time

08:30 - 17:30

Location Format hybride Attendance Mode

Zoom (registration required)
ENAP, room 4045
4750 Av. Henri-Julien
Montréal QC, H2T 2C8 CA
Free Registration

Organizers

Laurent Borzillo

Emerging scholar

Alexandre Courtemanche

Emerging Scholar

Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces / Le Ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces armées canadiennes