Minister Joly to participate in 75th anniversary NATO Summit

From: Global Affairs Canada

News release

July 9, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that she will participate in the 75th anniversary Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Washington, D.C., from July 9 to 11, 2024, alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence.

At the summit, Minister Joly will underscore Canada’s steadfast support for the Alliance and enduring commitment to the transatlantic bond, as demonstrated by Canada’s ongoing contributions to the security of the Euro-Atlantic area. She will also reaffirm Canada’s commitment to its leadership role as the framework nation for the NATO Multinational Battlegroup Latvia.

Minister Joly will also highlight Canada’s successful establishment of the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence, based in Montréal, Quebec, at an event on July 9, 2024, hosted by Canada’s Embassy to the United States. She will emphasize the importance and impact of climate change to the security of Canada and NATO Allies and partners, as well as the global community.

At the summit, Minister Joly will also meet with her Romanian counterpart to sign a joint declaration on a Canada-Romania Consolidated Partnership, as well as with other counterparts to reiterate Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s ongoing illegal and unprovoked war of aggression. Canada will continue to work with Allies and the broader international community to support Ukraine’s defence of its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. 

Quotes

“As a founding member of NATO, Canada has made valuable contributions to the Alliance over its 75-year history and continues to do so today. The new NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence established in Montréal is a good example of our capacity to bring people and nations together to face security challenges over time.

We have always been there for our Allies, and we will continue to do so. Likewise, we will continue to stand by Ukraine as the country fights for its freedom.”

- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Quick facts

  • This NATO summit will be the first to include Sweden as a member of the alliance. Sweden officially joined the Alliance in March 2024.

  • Today, NATO consists of 32 member states united in their commitment to transatlantic security and defence.

  • The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington, D.C., on April 4, 1949, establishing the NATO Alliance, of which Canada is a founding member.

  • NATO is a major contributor to international peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic community and is a cornerstone of Canadian security and defence policy.

  • Approximately 1,350 Canadian Armed Forces members are deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, making it Canada’s largest current international military operation.

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