The Power of Deterrence

The Power of Deterrence

In 2015, the world will be marking a notable anniversary, but one likely to be largely ignored

An End to Diplomacy

An End to Diplomacy

While their colleagues in northwestern Europe had fled their missions ahead of the advancing forces of Nazi Germany, often in harrowing and difficult circumstances and with little opportunity to prepare for their departure, the experience of the Canadian Legation and other Allied…

At Britain’s Side: For the Defence of Canada and Freedom

At Britain’s Side: For the Defence of Canada and Freedom

As we approach the 75th anniversary of the start of the Second World War, bout de papier reproduces extracts from the diary of the Canadian Prime Minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King. Fifteen years ago, we published King’s account of the Cabinet meeting…