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Should Canada accept nuclear Bomarc missiles? - Coggle Diagram
Should Canada accept nuclear Bomarc missiles?
Conservative Government & PM Diefenbaker
yes
It might be an essential part of Canada's defense strategy to have nuclear Bomarc missiles
no
Having American nuclear weapons in Canada would be dangerous
Having American nuclear weapons in Canada is a breach of a Canadian sovereignty
Accepting nuclear weapons while advocating against nuclear proliferation at international forums would be hypocritical
Liberal Party & Opposition Leader Lester Pearson
yes
It is a part of Canada's NORAD and NATO obligations
It one of Canada's commitments to it's allies
“Voice of Women” (advocacy group)
no
"I have never met a woman anywhere who did not hate fighting and killing, and the loss of husbands and the terrible tragedy of children dead, maimed or left homeless and hungry. Here lies our strength."
"If Canada acquires nuclear weapons, we will become nothing more than an American satellite...We feel that Canadian public opinion must rise up against this."
Misc
Yes
If it accepted nuclear roles but then reneged who could be next?
North America's defense was shared by Canada and the United States and these Bomarcs were intended to protect Canada and the United States
Nuclear weapons were needed to counter the Soviet Union's advantage in manpower
Not accepting the Bomarcs would strain the relationship with United States