2011 Halifax International Security Forum

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada, speaks to the media during the closing press conference, as Mr. Peter Van Praagh, President, Halifax International Security Forum looks on, for the third annual Halifax International Security Forum.

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada, speaks to the media during the closing press conference, as Mr. Peter Van Praagh, President, Halifax International Security Forum looks on, for the third annual Halifax International Security Forum.

General Stéphane Abrial, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, NATO (Left) speaks with The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada (Right), at the third annual Halifax International Security Forum.

General Stéphane Abrial, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, NATO (Left) speaks with The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada (Right), at the third annual Halifax International Security Forum.

Left to right, Dr. Andrew Pocock CMG, British High Commissioner to Canada, the Honorable Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy, Ministry of Defense, United Kingdom, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada and Mr. Gordon Campbell Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland during the Halifax International Security Forum.

Left to right, Dr. Andrew Pocock CMG, British High Commissioner to Canada, the Honorable Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy, Ministry of Defense, United Kingdom, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada and Mr. Gordon Campbell Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland during the Halifax International Security Forum.

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada, welcomes the Honorable Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy, Ministry of Defense, United Kingdom during the Halifax International Security Forum.

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada, welcomes the Honorable Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy, Ministry of Defense, United Kingdom during the Halifax International Security Forum.

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada, provides opening remarks at the Gala Dinner as part of the official launch to the third annual Halifax International Security Forum.

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Canada, provides opening remarks at the Gala Dinner as part of the official launch to the third annual Halifax International Security Forum.


Context

The third annual Halifax International Security Forum (the Forum) took take place from November 18th to 20th in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This prestigious international event, staged in Canada, brought together key thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners from like-minded nations around the world to discuss ideas and share insights on important global security challenges. The Department of National Defence (DND) and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) are proud to continue their financial support of the Forum.

From the Americas to Asia, from the economy to emerging threats, the Forum fosters frank and informal discussions on issues that define our time.  Topics for this year included changes to the security environment since 9/11, the impact of fiscal restraint on security, and the future of the transatlantic alliance, as well as emerging issues such as the future of Israel-Palestine relations and the (post-) revolution environment in Libya. Panel discussions were streamed live on the Halifax International Security Forum website (http://halifaxtheforum.org/) and broadcast on Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC).

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