Minister McGuinty to co-host the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum
November 20, 2025 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will co-host the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum with HFX President, Peter Van Praagh. The forum will take place from November 21 to 23.
Minister McGuinty will be joined in Halifax by Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan and Deputy Minister of National Defence, Stefanie Beck.
The Forum promotes greater understanding, builds trust, and deepens ties through its unique and diverse international programming.
Friday, November 21 – Minister McGuinty and HFX President, Peter Van Praagh will host an opening press conference
Time: 1:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Location: The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis St. Halifax, NS.
Saturday, November 22 – Minister McGuinty will participate in a plenary session, Democracies Deliver Dollars
Time: 2 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Location: The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis St. Halifax, NS.