This course analyzes the history of Canadian foreign relations from the Statute of Westminster (1931) through to the 21st century. Discussion centres on the domestic as well as external constraints under which Canadian foreign policy is made, and the role of Canada in the world, with a balance of economic, political and cultural considerations. Students will be challenged to consider issues of justice and prudence from the perspective of middle powers during the conditions of bipolarity (the Cold War), unipolarity (the 90s) and emerging multipolarity.
Prerequisites:
HIS‑222 Canadian History: Post-Confederation;
POL‑210 Canada and the World
Canadian History: Post-Confederation
HIS‑222
An overview of Canadian history from 1867 to the early 21st century, covering political, religious, economic and social developments. Topics include Confederation and nation-building, westward expansion and resistance, the experiences of Indigenous peoples, the changing role of Christianity, relations between French-and English-Canadians, the World Wars and Great Depression, social and political change after 1945 and Canada鈥檚 changing relationship with the world.
Canada and the World
POL‑210
An introduction to Canadian government and politics, with special emphasis on Canada鈥檚 foreign affairs, and its role in the world. Topics covered include the constitution, the role of the executive, legislative and judicial branches, parties, elections, and policy making, both at home and abroad.