Canadian Time Machine

Frozen Frontiers: Canada, NATO, and the Defence of the North


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On April 4, 1949, Canada became a founding member of NATO, marking the beginning of our influential role in collaborating toward global security. But as the world changes, some critics say Canada’s involvement in NATO isn't what it used to be.


In this episode, Canadian Ranger Allen Pogotak talks of his life in the Canadian Arctic, and questions why there aren't more efforts to defend or explore it. Then, former Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy explores Canada’s role within NATO, from our reason for joining and our most memorable contributions in the past, to how we should evolve in the future. Are we doing enough to keep up with the shifting global landscape, or are other nations stepping up where we’re falling short?


To read the episode transcripts in French and English, and to learn more about historic Canadian milestones, please visit thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage.


This podcast receives funding from The Government of Canada and is produced by The Walrus Lab.


Check out the French counterpart podcast, Voyage dans l'histoire canadienne.


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Aux Confins du Nord : Le Canada, l’OTAN et la Défense de l’Arctique


Dans cet épisode, le Ranger canadien Allen Pogotak évoque sa vie dans l'Arctique canadien et se questionne sur l'absence d'efforts suffisants pour le défendre et l'explorer. Ensuite, l'ancien ministre des Affaires étrangères Lloyd Axworthy analyse le rôle du Canada au sein de l'OTAN, les raisons de son adhésion, ses contributions les plus marquantes par le passé et la manière dont nous devrions évoluer à l'avenir. Faisons-nous suffisamment pour nous adapter à un monde en constante évolution, ou bien d'autres pays prennent-ils le relais là où nous manquons à nos engagements?


Pour lire les transcriptions des épisodes en français et en anglais, et pour en savoir plus sur les jalons historiques canadiens, veuillez visiter le site thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage.


Ce balado reçoit des fonds du gouvernement du Canada et est produit par The Walrus Lab.


Découvrez le balado en français, Voyage dans l'histoire canadienne.


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