November 21, 2014
HALIFAX– The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of National Defence, today launched the sixth annual Halifax International Security Forum, joined by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Mr. Peter Van Praagh, President of the Forum.
The Forum brings together more than 300 defence leaders from around the world as well as leading Canadian and international figures from government, military, academia, media, as well as the private sector. Over three days, discussions will cover a wide range of topics, including the security situation in Central and Eastern Europe, the ongoing instability in the Middle East, terrorism, and the security implications of energy and natural resource shortages, among many others.
For further information on the Forum, please consult the Halifax International Security Forum backgrounder
Julie Di Mambro
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: (613) 996-2353
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