The Security and Defence Forum (SDF) of the Department of National Defence is mandated to develop a domestic competence and national interest in defence issues of current and future relevance to Canadian security. The Centre for Military and Strategic Studies (CMSS) at the University of Calgary (U of C) is one of twelve university-based Centres of Expertise supported by the Security and Defence Forum (SDF) program of the Department of National Defence (DND).

To further the mandate of the SDF program, and building on the strengths drawn from the annual SDF conferences of the past, the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies hosted a conference on November 25-27, 2004 to bring the 12 Centres together at the University of Calgary for a two day intensive conference to share relevant ideas and research, educating and strengthening our understanding of Canadian security and defence issues.

Entitled “Defence and Security Studies In Canada”  this conference provided a forum for debate and discussion of Canadian security and defence issues.  CMSS believes that bringing together experts and students from SDF Centres across Canada has significant impact upon both the academic community and the nation in raising awareness on Canadian defence and security issues.

The Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI) was pleased to support the event.  They believe it will significantly increase communication among the SDF institutions, an aim they strongly support.

For additional information please visit http://www.stratnet.ucalgary.ca/sdf/