ASSIGNMENT 3.1: Defending North America - Choices for Canada JunHeeLee

For

There was little demand for the avro arrow

It was not sure whether avro arrow will be effective or not

Bomarc missile can be an alternate the avro arrow and less expensive

The cost of making avro arrow was too expensive, it would cost 2 billion dollars by 1964

Against

They could have be the technological leader in the time period when the project was not scrapped

If the project was not scrapped, than Canadian Air Force would gain much power and advantage

Avro arrow project was created many jobs and it was generating employment. It would help Canada’s economy if the project continued.

When avro arrow was built, it would strengthen the national pride

Subtopic

For

Canada would have equivalent power with its partner, th United States, so they would be more closer

If nuclear weapons were not accepted, Canada's economy might suffer from not being able to make a deal or trade with united States

Canada become one of the advanced country by accepting nuclear weapon

Canada's military power and reputation was enhanced because communist countries did not see Canada as a weak nation

Against

As a peacekeeping nation, Canada should not use nuclear weapons

As a part of United Nations, it would be contradictory to be involved with nuclear weapons

It costs very much to run the nuclear project

The use of nuclear weapons will destroy the earth, where we live

For

North America was focused and threatend by the Cuban missiles

When Canada does not support United States, the relationship between them will be deteriorated

Canada should stop communist threats

Canada should support Americans so they can get a protection from United States

Against

Canada hase their own independence to choose whether to join it or not join it

Cuba did not do anything apparently

Prime Minister John Diefenbaker did not want Canada to get involved in this

Canada will not be involved in a conflict between Russia and U.S