Canada's Defining Moments in History

Canada, as a rising country, encountered several defining moments during its history. Canada’s involvement in NATO, NORAD, and the United Nations were the three biggest defining moments in Canadian history that cannot be forgotten. These were the most defining moments in Canadian history since Canada started to become known worldwide because of their contribution towards international relations. Prime Minister Mackenzie King once said “Canada should play an active role in international affairs after World War Two” (Connolly 14) and after that Canada started playing crucial roles in world affairs. Their first active role in international affairs was in the United Nations. The United Nations was founded in 1945 by France, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Soviet Union. They wanted to replace the old League of Nations (Founded after World War 1) with a better organization that would succeed where the League of Nations failed. The United Nations aimed to promote world peace and security, economic and social development, and human rights. Canada strongly supported the United Nations and their idea of promoting world peace and security so they decided to sign the charter on April 4th 1945 with 50 other nations. Canada wanted to increase the foreign aid to the less developed countries around the world with the help of the United Nations. Canada contributed a lot towards the UN like money and support for world peace. Their role in the UN was tremendous. Lester B Pearson served as the president of the General Assembly from 1952 to 1953. Canada had served a record six terms on the Security Council, first in 1948-49.

Being part of the United Nations was a defining moment in Canadian history since nations around the world started to become aware of the things Canada is able to do by their selves. Canada was deeply involved in the creation of the United Nations. Some nations thought Canada should not be focusing at any economic or cultural