James Hershberg
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9781503610187
- eISBN:
- 9781503611016
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.11126/stanford/9781503610187.003.0004
- Subject:
- History, World Modern History
One of the most iconic intersections of sports and the Cold War came in September 1972, when Canada and the Soviet Union met in the “Summit Series,” pitting the world’s two top ice hockey ...
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One of the most iconic intersections of sports and the Cold War came in September 1972, when Canada and the Soviet Union met in the “Summit Series,” pitting the world’s two top ice hockey superpowers. This essay reveals the importance of an October 1971 trip to Canada by Soviet premier Alexei Kosygin. His conversations and experiences during that week—especially a National Hockey League game in Vancouver that almost fell off his schedule—paved the way for a breakthrough to surmount the ingrained dispute over “professional” versus “amateur” players that had long blocked direct competition.Less
One of the most iconic intersections of sports and the Cold War came in September 1972, when Canada and the Soviet Union met in the “Summit Series,” pitting the world’s two top ice hockey superpowers. This essay reveals the importance of an October 1971 trip to Canada by Soviet premier Alexei Kosygin. His conversations and experiences during that week—especially a National Hockey League game in Vancouver that almost fell off his schedule—paved the way for a breakthrough to surmount the ingrained dispute over “professional” versus “amateur” players that had long blocked direct competition.
Philip Murphy
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- January 2014
- ISBN:
- 9780199214235
- eISBN:
- 9780191746680
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199214235.003.0009
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
The chapter considers the ways in which, during the 1970s, Australia and Canada sought to give symbolic expression to their national independence, and the impact this had on their relationship with ...
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The chapter considers the ways in which, during the 1970s, Australia and Canada sought to give symbolic expression to their national independence, and the impact this had on their relationship with the Crown. It pays particular attention to the policies of the Whitlam and Trudeau governments, and the impact of Whitlam’s controversial dismissal by the Australian Governor General in 1975. The chapter also considers the process by which Malta and Trinidad and Tobago moved towards republican status, as well as Papua New Guinea’s desire to remain a monarchy on independence in 1975.Less
The chapter considers the ways in which, during the 1970s, Australia and Canada sought to give symbolic expression to their national independence, and the impact this had on their relationship with the Crown. It pays particular attention to the policies of the Whitlam and Trudeau governments, and the impact of Whitlam’s controversial dismissal by the Australian Governor General in 1975. The chapter also considers the process by which Malta and Trinidad and Tobago moved towards republican status, as well as Papua New Guinea’s desire to remain a monarchy on independence in 1975.
Asa McKercher
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- May 2014
- ISBN:
- 9780813049106
- eISBN:
- 9780813046709
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Florida
- DOI:
- 10.5744/florida/9780813049106.003.0007
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Latin American Studies
The Canadian position on Cuba since 1959 has proved advantageous for both countries economically, educationally, and culturally. Canadian engagement with Cuba, which has always been constructive, ...
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The Canadian position on Cuba since 1959 has proved advantageous for both countries economically, educationally, and culturally. Canadian engagement with Cuba, which has always been constructive, owes much to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. His policy, still in effect today, was to construct “a normal relationship . . . one in which both sides politely agree to disagree on certain policy questions.” Although Canada’s current government, led by Conservative Stephen Harper, initially signaled that it would adopt a new strategy towards Cuba, like its predecessors it has instead chosen engagement over isolation. It is unclear whether this approach will result in the constructive changes that have long been championed by Canadian policymakers, but since 1959 Canada’s approach to Cuba has been remarkably consistent.Less
The Canadian position on Cuba since 1959 has proved advantageous for both countries economically, educationally, and culturally. Canadian engagement with Cuba, which has always been constructive, owes much to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. His policy, still in effect today, was to construct “a normal relationship . . . one in which both sides politely agree to disagree on certain policy questions.” Although Canada’s current government, led by Conservative Stephen Harper, initially signaled that it would adopt a new strategy towards Cuba, like its predecessors it has instead chosen engagement over isolation. It is unclear whether this approach will result in the constructive changes that have long been championed by Canadian policymakers, but since 1959 Canada’s approach to Cuba has been remarkably consistent.
