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The Cold War (1945-1989)

The Cold War (1945-1989). Canadian- U.S. Relations tested. Canadian Prime Ministers through the ages…. Louis St. Laurent (1948-1957)- LIBERAL Grandpa of Canada. John Diefenbaker (1957-1963) CONS. Dief ‘the melodramatic’. Lester Pearson (1963-1968) Lib. The Peacemaker.

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The Cold War (1945-1989)

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  1. The Cold War(1945-1989) Canadian- U.S. Relations tested

  2. Canadian Prime Ministersthrough the ages…

  3. Louis St. Laurent (1948-1957)- LIBERALGrandpa of Canada

  4. John Diefenbaker (1957-1963) CONS.Dief ‘the melodramatic’

  5. Lester Pearson (1963-1968) Lib. The Peacemaker

  6. Pierre Trudeau (1968-1979; 1980-84) Lib. The Controversial Playboy

  7. Brian Mulroney (1984-1993) The American Fan

  8. Jean Chretien (1993-2003) The Middle Ground-Man

  9. Stephen Harper (2006- present) Conser.The Pragmatist to the millionth degree

  10. Discuss: • Post WWII, what was Canada’s international reputation?

  11. Canada’s role in international affairs • ‘Middle’ power (2nd fiddle to big powers) • ‘Frenemies’ with the United States (it’s complicated) • But actually is their closest ally during the Cold War. • Gets reputation as ‘peacekeeper’ in UN missions

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