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

Source: https://ras-nsa.ca/en/event/the-evolution-and-future-of-natos-relationship-with-the-arctic-in-a-context-of-non-politicization-of-defence-issues/
Modified: 2025-02-27

*The conference will take place in English and French*

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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 :*

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  - 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 Communit**y

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

*Speakers :*

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  - 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 :*

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  - 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*