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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
LIBERAL – elected in 1968 Trudeau was the first Canadian Prime Minister born in the 20th century.
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Trudeau’s Foreign Policy
He defied U.S. pressure and worked at establishing links with Communist nations around the world
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What was Trudeau’s goal?
ease Cold War tensions by scaling back Canada’s participation in the nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union chart a course in foreign policy that was less dependent on U.S. approval
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Diplomatic Recognition of Communist China
Mainland China was a great power A major purchaser of Canadian wheat and other goods. This signalled the beginning of Canada’s growth as a Middle Power
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Canada as a Middle Power
Prime Minister Trudeau went on a world tour to aimed at promoting world peace and understanding among nations.
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Canada as a Middle Power 2
Trudeau’s efforts (promote world peace): Reduce nuclear weapons Establish trade & sporting links with communist states Aid for poor countries Policy of TRADE AND AID Formed CIDA – Canadian International Development Agency
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Exam Sample Why was Canada viewed as a “middle power” after World War Two? A. It was a member of the Commonwealth. B. Its nuclear weapon program was developing. C. Its economy was based on primary resources. D. It was becoming influential in international affairs.
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When asked about consequences for Canada-U.S. Relations…
“Living next to you is in some ways like sleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast, if I can call it that, one is affected by every twitch and grunt.” What is Trudeau implying here?
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While Canada is a Middle Power…
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Canada joined La Francophonie, an organization of French speaking countries, many former colonies of France. Canada also participated in the Colombo Plan, a plan to assist developing countries. Canada invited overseas students to study in Canada and sent experts overseas to give technical assistance.
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