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Canada’s Involvement in the Suez Crisis

Canada’s Involvement in the Suez Crisis. The Cold War in Canada By: Susan B. (: . Summary of the Event: The Suez Crisis. Nasser, President of Egypt, nationalized the Suez Canal after Britain and the USA withdrew their offer to fund the building of the Aswan Dam

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Canada’s Involvement in the Suez Crisis

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  1. Canada’s Involvement in the Suez Crisis The Cold War in Canada By: Susan B. (:

  2. Summary of the Event: The Suez Crisis • Nasser, President of Egypt, nationalized the Suez Canal after Britain and the USA withdrew their offer to fund the building of the Aswan Dam • This began the war: Egypt vs. Britain, France & Israel • Relationship between USA & Britain falters • Nationalism & communism became popular

  3. Lester Pearson & Canada’s Role • Canada=Middle power • Lester Pearson, Secretary of External Affairs of Canada, tries to propose a peace-keeping force; initially does not work • Nov 1, 1956: Finally is able to have his proposal considered. Nov 4: Yay!! The world’s first peacekeeping forces are made. • The UN praised Pearson, but at home many condemned him. • Receives Nobel Peace Prize in 1957

  4. What Does That Say For Canada? • As a nation, Canadians were split on what to think of Canada’s role • Canada did grow, however, because they made a tough decision • Independence • Peacekeeping was a main point

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