The Defence of Canada

tv show

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3 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired March 02, 1986

Overview

This series of films, written and hosted by journalist and military historian Gwynne Dyer, examines Canada's role in the international power game, its tradition of alliances with world powers, and our future role on the world stage. The series combines recent footage shot in ten countries with archival films dating back to the Boer War (1899) and interviews with noted military leaders, politicians, and frontline troops.

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Keeping the Elephants Away

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 57m

Air Date

March 09, 1986

Overview

In host Gwynne Dyer's words, this film is "an inquiry into how we fell into our present defense policy ... and whether the choices we made were really wise." We are given an opportunity to explore such issues as the purpose of NATO, the role of the United Nations, and Canada's role as a peacemaker. Part two of the series.