US-Canada Relation

By redjacket

  • World War I

  • Halibut Treaty

    First treaty signed by Canadian government. Regarding fishing in the pacific region.

  • World War II

  • Vietnam War

    Relationship strains between Canada and USA as Canada refuses to take part in the fight.

  • North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)

    Created to survey and control Canadian/US airspace. Should there be an incoming attack, NORAD will be the first to dispatch response forces (such as during 9/11.)

  • Cuban Missile Crisis

    Canada and the US were in direct threat of a missile attack from Cuba, as the Russian had missiles stored there. However, Diefenbaker was hesitant to get involved.

  • Canada-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

    Created to reduce limitations of trade between Canada and the US. Made to improve economic status in both parties.

  • North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

    Extension of the FTA to all of North America (Mexico.)

  • September 11 attacks

    The first time that NORAD was used to combat a threat in North America. Canadian and US forces joined together and built trust and courage in each other.

  • Justin Trudeau elected Prime Minister

  • Donald Trump gets elected as President of the US.