Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions or concerns about any aspect of the conference, please contact the Project Manager (carletonmnato@gmail.com) and the Secretariat team will be happy to assist you.

Carleton Model NATO is a four-day simulation for university students of every level the experience of being a delegate at NATO’s annual Summit. Based on Model UN Rules of Procedure, this learning simulation gives students a glimpse into the consensus-building process for international security. For a more in-depth explanation of Carleton Model NATO, please visit our About Carleton Model NATO webpage.

All delegates are required to submit a Position Paper before the conference starts based on their country assignment. More information can be found here: https://carleton.ca/mnato/conference/.

Yes! We encourage all delegates interested in MNATO to register for the conference. All delegates will receive training materials upon registration to each delegate, which cover the Rules of Procedure, and may choose to attend an optional training session before formal proceedings begin.

Carleton MNATO is a team-based conference. When delegations register, they will be sent their committee assignments based on their country preferences, and it is up to the team itself to determine which individual member goes to which committee. For example, if a delegation is assigned to represent Canada, they will likely be allotted a “Canada” assignment on each committee.

Delegations must register online through the links provided on our homepage. Payment is expected at the time of registration via credit card, but alternative forms of payment can be arranged with conference organizers. Registration is not guaranteed unless payment is made and delegates are assigned countries on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Individuals are able to apply by themselves as one-person delegations; however, Carleton MNATO is best experienced as part of a team delegation. We encourage participants to register as part of a single university delegation, which can be anywhere between 2-30 people. We recommend using one credit card to register a single delegation and reimburse the credit card holder. This gives delegates a better chance of getting assigned to the same country (one student on each committee) by CMNATO organizers. For example, if three delegates register together and are assigned to represent Canada, each delegate will represent Canada on a different committee. Please contact your university’s Model NATO or Model UN team to find out if they are attending. Alternately, you may register as a university team with a group of students at your school who are not affiliated with a Model UN or Model NATO team.

For any questions regarding team or individual registration, please contact carletonmnato@gmail.com.

All registration rates for CMNATO 2025 are detailed in the group delegation and individual delegate registration links. Delegates are also responsible for their own food and accommodation and are encouraged to pack lunches. As students ourselves, CMNATO organizers always try to keep costs as low as possible while maintaining the highest quality experience for delegates.

The conference normally takes place in February each year. Carleton Model NATO 2025 is currently scheduled for February 20-23, 2025. More information regarding registration will be available shortly on our website and social media channels. For questions in the meantime, please email carletonmnato@gmail.com.

Carleton MNATO takes place annually in Ottawa at various venues. CMNATO 2024 took place at the Delta Ottawa City Center Hotel in downtown Ottawa. Past CMNATO conference venues include: the Committee Rooms of the Parliament of Canada, Carleton University, the Canadian War Museum, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, and the Lord Elgin Hotel.

The location of CMNATO2025 will be announced soon.

Carleton MNATO offers a unique and unparalleled experience to develop a greater understanding of critical global security problems facing Canada and the North Atlantic alliance. It also offers delegates opportunities to connect with professionals in Ottawa’s policy and diplomatic communities. Delegates are given a unique opportunity to attend briefings at embassies and High Commissions and Canadian government departments. Delegates are also hosted at receptions, including the kick-off reception following opening ceremonies, featuring keynote addresses from leading international affairs and military professionals.