Discussions of Canada, NATO to take place at UNBC amid geopolitical uncertainty
PRINCE GEORGE – As the United States and President Donald Trump grow increasingly hostile towards Canada, Canada and its national security has risen to the front of many political discussions. And to discuss this further, the President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada Robert Baines is holding events around what Canada needs to do amid this political uncertainty. While two of his three events have already concluded, there will be one more discussion at the University of Northern British Columbia in room 7-125 on March 28. The event will start at 12:00 and end at 1:30.
“Part of what my discussions here in Prince George are all about is just trying to make sure that everybody realizes that Canada needs to stand up. We need to make sure that we’re a strong ally. The whole idea of NATO is that an attack upon one is an attack upon all. That means that you’re making sure that you’re protecting others as well as yourself, and if we’re in trouble, they can come to our aid,” Baines said.
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a political and military alliance with 32 member countries from North America and Europe with the goal of promoting stability and collective military strength. However, as Trump continues to threaten the sovereignty of Canada and continues to impose new tariffs, Baines says it’s more important than ever that Canada learns to stand without the US’s support.
“My main message is: we have the tools to look after ourselves,” he said.
