DEFENDING NORTH AMERICA

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Was created to counter the threat of Soviet bombers

With the proper engines the plane could well have been the worlds fastest and most advanced aircraft

The Arvo arrow had impeccable speed it could reach nearly 3 times the speed of sound, travelling at an altitude of 60,000 feet.

For many Canadians the arvo arrow has become a symbol of potential and how canadians could've been at the top of defensive plane mechanics.

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was a very costly project costing Canada millions

The plain could have resulted in many deaths since flying it would've been a very dangerous task

On the topic of violence the aircraft would've prolonged such. A mass weapon of destruction would've caused many casualties, going agaisnt everything the united nations stands for

When the plane was cancelled it brought a lot of unemploymeant to very skilled creators

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Canada could defend themselves against future conflict

Other Countrys would view Canada as very dominate

Would give Canadians more jobs thus providing more economic stability

Since Canada would have just as equal weaponery advantages as other countries these countries are less adamant to attack.

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Canada accepting such weapons would go against their devotion to the united nations. a group that was created for peace not more violence.

if Canada threatened to use such weapons they would start a nuclear war

Side effects of a nuclear explosion would kill hundreds of thousands of people. from cancer and radiation

In the event of a nuclear winter all wild life and plants would be destroyed thus creating global hunger

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Canadians did not have to be involved in another crisis

This was the united states battle, not Canadas

Canada did not want to cause conflict with other countries being a centre state getting involved would risk that title

It was expected of the of the canadian anti submarine warfare (asw) navy to assist the US

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damage was caused to the realasionship between Canada and the united states despite both being involved in the united nations

Canadas army was not well enough equipped for this battle. getting involved would cause thousands of casulaties.

This was historically one of the most heated moments of the cold war

Many of the missils in cuba would have hit Canada as well as the united states.