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HFX Forum President Makes Statement on Changes to the Canadian Cabinet
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL SECURITY FORUM REGARDING CHANGES TO THE CANADIAN CABINET FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15 July 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Mr. Peter Van Praagh, the President of the Halifax International Security Forum, today issued the following statement on changes to the Canadian cabinet: “The Halifax International Security Forum and the…
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HFX Forum President Delivers Keynote To Permanent Joint Board on Defense
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESIDENT OF HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL SECURITY FORUM DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO THE PERMANENT JOINT BOARD ON DEFENSE June 26, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Peter Van Praagh, the President of Halifax International Security Forum, delivered the keynote address in Washington Monday night to members of the Permanent Joint Board on Defense (PJBD), the highest-level…
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Global Security Leaders Gather in Halifax for 4th Annual Security Forum
Leaders and experts will discuss the US presidential election, Syria, China, and more—full conference streamed live HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, November 15, 2012—Leaders from more than 50 countries will gather November 16-18 at the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss pressing security issues, including the impact of the American presidential election on the rest of the…
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Gov. of Canada, MEG Energy and Halifax Forum Launch Halifax Canada Club
Government of Canada, MEG Energy and the Halifax International Security Forum Launch Halifax Canada Club FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2012 Washington, DC—The Halifax International Security Forum together with the Government of Canada and MEG Energy today announced the creation of a new public-private partnership, the Halifax Canada Club, to ensure that world leaders continue their work…
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Minister Peter MacKay Announces Dates for the 2012 Forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2012 Minister Peter MacKay Announces Dates for Halifax International Security Forum: November 16-18 in Halifax WASHINGTON, DC—The fourth Halifax International Security Forum will take place November 16-18, 2012 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 2012 Halifax International Security Forum will once again bring together informed and engaged security leaders from more…
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HALIFAX 2011 CONCLUDES: “COOPERATION AND CREATIVITY” KEY THEMES
Complex Threats, Budget Cuts Require Democratic Nations to Work Together in New Ways HALIFAX, Nova Scotia—November 20, 2011—Leaders from more than 40 countries concluded three days of discussions at the Halifax International Security Forum, which brought together more than 300 decision-makers and experts to address dozens of topics on the international agenda. Participants discussed the…
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World’s Security Leaders Convene in Halifax to Tackle Pressing Issues
Halifax International Security Forum to be streamed live: Leaders will discuss the Arab Spring, global financial crisis, future of NATO and more HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, November 17, 2011—Leaders from more than 40 countries will gather this week at the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss what’s next in “Arab Spring” nations, implications of the global…
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U.S. Senators John McCain and Mark Udall to Lead Delegation to Halifax
WASHINGTON, November 7, 2011—Halifax International Security Forum announced today that U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Mark Udall (D-CO) will join the Honourable Peter MacKay, Canada’s Minister of National Defence, and other thoughtful and engaged leaders who deal with defense and security issues at Halifax International Security Forum to be held November 18-20, 2011, in…