Word: canadianization
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Congratulations on your clear and straightforward cover article on Canada's 14th Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson [April 19]. Like most Canadians, I am extremely proud of our new P.M., and it was very gratifying to read your excellent article on his career. It was the first time I have read such flowing words of praise for a Canadian leader in an American publication. In past years, Canadians have felt like the country cousin in the North American continent. Now, under the capable and bold leadership of "Mike" Pearson, we may again be conisdered a hard-working and prosperous...
...Diefenbaker is firstly a Canadian and secondly a politician. He doesn't tenaciously covet power. He fights to do what is best for Canada. Mr. Diefenbaker did not stir up anti-Americanism. He isn't anti-American. He is pro-Canadian, as every Prime Minister should be. He is concerned for the welfare of Canada and is unafraid to stand up and to defend the rights and freedom of Canada and Canadians...
...Diefenbaker is not a northern Harry Truman. He is a Canadian John Diefenbaker...
Having undergone two general elections in the past ten months and four in the past six years, the Canadian electorate is uneasy about the continued existence of minority governments. Last B. Pearson, Canada's new prime minister, based his campaign on the issue of stable government and responsible leadership, hoping to get a majority in the twenty-sixth Parliament. Unfortunately, Pearson received only 42 per cent of the popular vote, while the Conservatives garnered 32 per cent, the Social Credit 14, and the New Democratic Party 12. The country felt general dissatisfaction with both traditional parties and expressed it with...
...generally accepted that 39 year-old Hellver was chosen Minister of Defense over 50 year-old C.M. Drury because Heller has openly favored nuclear war-heads for Canadian based American missiles. Pearson himself appears eager to talk with Washington about the the controversy that brought down the Diefenbaker government in February. The Prime Minister plans to visit President Kennedy sometime soon...