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Negotiating Free Trade (-1)
Canada had proposed having free trade with the US but then backed out because he thought the US was being suspicious and may want to control the continent. Canadian and US relations were strongly tested. They did create more of the country they wanted because if PM King was suspicious then he probably had a reason and Canada wanted to stay a country not be dominated by the US. -
Pinetree radar line (1.5)
After the USSR unveiled its new weaponry including long-range bombers and nuclear weapons, America and Canada recognized it as a threat. As a result, they installed The Pinetree line, a network of radar stations across North America. This joint effort demonstrates both country’s willingness to work together to solve a common issue. Some Canadians were in agreement because they saw it as a military precaution. But others opposed the close tie to the US since it was damaging Canadian independence. -
Columbia River Treaty (1)
Canada and the united states made an agreement about the operation of dams on the upper Columbia river. Both countries benefited economically. Canadians may have created the country they wanted economically because they profited in electricity and money a ton because of this dam, however environmentally and socially I don’t think Canadians created the country they wanted because it was not a necessity for Canada to build the dam and it displaced a lot of people and communities were lost. -
N.O.R.A.D (2)
The American-Canadian defense air security organization and provides detection and warning of air attacks against North America.Canada and America formed together in a time of low-security. This created a more secure country which is what Canadians wanted. -
Bomarc Missile Crisis (-2)
In 1958, PM Diefenbaker announced an agreement with the US to deploy “Bomarc” missiles in Canada. Later, it became known that they were to have nuclear warheads fitted onto them. This lead to an anti-nuclear protest throughout Canada. The government didn't accept the warheads, thus damaging relations with the US since they expected Canada to take them because they were NORAD partners. The Diefenbaker government lost the elections in 1963 and was replaced by Pearson, who accepted the arms. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis started with the photographing of missile deployment sites in Cuba. Kennedy asked Diefenbaker to join him in raising the military to an alert level known as "DEFCON-3,". Instead, he urged the US to send United Nations to investigate. It irritated the US that Canada didn’t fully comply, resulting in damaged Canada-US relations. Diefenbaker’s decision showed that Canada had a voice of its own and didn’t unwillingly follow the US, but rather acted within its own interests. -
US blockade of Cuba (-1)
John F Kennedy announced a blockade of Cuba without telling PM Diefenbaker. Canada lost some trust in the US. This did not contribute to Canada creating the country they wanted because no progress was made but trust and security was lost in the US. -
Canada- US auto pact
Signed in 1965, The Automotive Products Trade Agreement, also known as the Canada-US Auto Pact, ushered in free trade of automobiles and auto parts. It led to the integration of the Canadian and US auto industries in a shared North American market and improved Canadian economy. The agreement between Canada and the US shows a time of cooperation. At the time of the signing, The Canada- US Auto pact did create the Canada Canadians wanted because of the boost in economy and job creation. -
Vietnam War (-2)
Canada openly opposed American contributions to the Vietnam war, Canada became known as international peacekeepers. Canadian and american relations were compromised, however Canadians created the country they wanted because they maintained their status as peacekeepers. -
American Media in Canada
The Time magazine halted publication in Canada after PM Pierre Trudeau changes tax laws to disqualify it for sale in Canada. He saw the US publication as a potential threat to Canadian culture. By limiting American influence through media, Canada indirectly damaged relations with the United States. By halting the publication of one of the most popular magazines, the government did create the country they wanted through protectionism, encouraging Canadian companies to take over the industry,
