Event Reports

Applications Open for KAS Canada Public Grants!

Our office welcomes proposals under 3 topics, deadline for submissions are 4 July. Click to the PDF attached for all the details.

As #KAS4Security being a priority for 2025, Konrad Adenauer Foundation Canada Office has decided to create grants for security, technology and democracy related scientific research and publications to its strategic objectives as outlined in its website.

The threat of US tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and how Europe might act now

The event addressed the implications of the new U.S. tariffs and the need to strengthen economic cooperation between North America and Europe.

The webinar addressed the implications of the new US tariffs and the need to strengthen economic cooperation between North America and Europe. Faced with the threat of new US tariffs on its trading partners Mexico and Canada, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation of both countries organized a virtual strategic dialogue with two high-level experts. The meeting not only analyzed the economic and political effects of these measures but also highlighted the urgency of diversifying international alliances. Through critical reflections on regional integration, protectionism, and the role of the European Union, the event put forward concrete proposals to transform uncertainty into opportunities for cooperation and shared development.

Remembering 80 Years - The End of World War II and Its Lessons for Today

Panel discussion with German Embassy in Ottawa: Remembering 80 Years - The End of World War II and Its Lessons for Today, at Kildare House, Ottawa, on May 7 2025

KAS Canada held a panel discussion on 7 May 2025 with German Embassy: Remembering 80 Years - The End of World War II and Its Lessons for Today

April Roundtable Leaders Dialogue on Environmental Security, Military Leadership and Climate Risks.

On 30 April 2025, KAS Canada hosted its April Roundtable Leaders Dialogue on Environmental Security, Military Leadership and Climate Risks , at Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. We had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Eva Cohen from Civil Protection Youth Canada, Mr. Dale Beugin from Canadian Climate Institute / Institut climatique du Canada I and Col. Derek J. Lay from Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes. Interesting facts, risks and solutions were discussion in terms of climate risks, operational capacity and reaction of civil society for physical protection and service. Among the topics discussed, the recent power outage/blackout in Spain and Portugal, future voluntary cooperation for environmental risks between Canada and Germany, and infrastructure captured the audience.

AI, Drones and the Future of Defense: A Transnational Security Challenge

The publication written with MIGS provides a critical analysis of how AI-driven drones are transforming military operations, intelligence gathering, and strategic decision-making.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and drone technologies is reshaping modern warfare, security strategies, and defense policies. As NATO members and Western nations navigate this shifting landscape, the intersection of AI, autonomous systems, and global security demands urgent attention. This report provides a critical analysis of how AI-driven drones are transforming military operations, intelligence gathering, and strategic decision-making. It explores both the opportunities and risks these technologies present – ranging from enhanced operational efficiency to ethical dilemmas and adversarial threats. For policymakers and military officials, understanding these developments is not optional – it is imperative. The insights in this report offer a roadmap for responsible innovation, cooperation, and governance in an era where technological superiority will define geopolitical stability.

Das Accessibility Institute in Ottawa

Inklusion in Kanada

Das Kennenlernen von Unterstützungsmaßnahmen für behinderte Menschen in Kanada stand im Mittelpunkt eines Dialogprogramms des Auslandsbüros Kanada, das Clauspeter Hill, stellvertretender Hauptabteilungsleiter EIZ, und Barbara Bergmann, Vertrauensperson für Menschen mit Behinderung und Referentin für Inklusionsfragen in der HA EIZ, vom 17. bis 20. Juni in Ottawa absolvierten.

Visit of KAS Chairman Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert and Dr. Gerhard Wahlers to Canada

Event Report

"Cooperation is more important than ever"

Prof. Norbert Lammert opens new foundation office in Canada

With an emphatic plea in favour of multilateralism in international relations, the Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung opened the Canada Office.