Global health as security: Canada’s opportunity in NATO

As leaders debate in Turkey, Canada must remember: security and defence are not synonymous. Investments in global health are crucial for security.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will join fellow world leaders at the NATO summit this week. Resilient health systems in countries at higher risk are the first line of defence, writes Taryn Russell.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TARYN RUSSELL

July 7, 2026

The world's defences are only as strong as its weakest health system. As an Ebola outbreak continues to tear through West Africa, Canada has the opportunity to strengthen global security. This week week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and NATO’s other leaders will gather in An...

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