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The Significance of Canada's Contribution to the Resolution of the Suez Crisis.
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The Significance of Canada's Contribution to the Resolution of the Suez Crisis By: Alex Day The Significance of Canada's Contribution to the Resolution of the Suez Crisis The 1956 Suez Crisis was an eye opener for many Canadians, showing them an unstable and troubled Middle East. Not only were the Arabs and the State of Israel fighting over land, but other disputes broke out, such as the ownership of the Suez Canal. The Canal was an extremely important waterway connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Armed conflict soon broke out about its ownership. The Canadian efforts and Lester Pearson's conciliatory role during the Suez Crisis, lead many Canadians today to look upon peacekeeping with a proprietary air. To assess the significance of Canada's contribution to the resolution of the Suez Crisis it is necessary to look at both the background of the Suez Crisis and Lester Pearson's role. Both of these have...
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