comparing cold war prime ministers. louis st. laurent - 1948 - 1957 leadership style: “uncle...
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COMPARING COLD WAR
PRIME MINISTERS
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Louis St. Laurent - 1948 - 1957
Leadership Style: “Uncle Louis” Kind, gentle and calm
person Disliked Communism Cold Warrior Entered politics late in life Business-like and efficient
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Achievements: Encouraged Newfoundland
to join Canada. Developed natural
resources. St. Lawrence Seaway, Trans-
Canada Highway, and trans-Canada pipeline
Promoted NATO Led Canada into the Korean
WarPrime Minister St. Laurent (on the far right) at the breaking ground ceremony for the St. Lawrence Seaway, August, 1955.
Louis St. Laurent - 1948 - 1957
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Failures: American Investment grew
enormously. People believed Canada had
“sold out” to the Americans allowing too much US influence.
Louis St. Laurent - 1948 - 1957
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Problems: Lacked political experience. Dealing with the post war
economic boom.
Louis St. Laurent - 1948 - 1957
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Leadership Style “The Chief” A powerful and emotional
speaker. Champion for the
underdog.
John Diefenbaker - 1957 - 1963
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Achievements: Pensions for the elderly,
disabled and war veterans were raised.
Aid given to the Maritime and Prairie provinces.
Developed the North and created jobs.
Passed the Canadian Bill of Rights.
John Diefenbaker - 1957 - 1963
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Failures: Lost the trust of Canadians. Cancelled Avro Arrow
project
John Diefenbaker - 1957 - 1963
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Problems: Did not listen to anyone. His emotional style would
upset some Canadians. Had no clear plan on how to
govern Canada. Alienated members of his
own party. Poor relations with the U.S.
John Diefenbaker - 1957 - 1963
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Leadership Style: A diplomat Not a flamboyant leader. Experienced in politics.
Lester Pearson - 1963 - 1968
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Achievements: Appointed the Royal
Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism to improve relations between French and English Canadians.
Tried to improve federal-provincial relations with shared cost programs
Introduced Canada Pension Plan.
Introduced Medicare. Introduced the flag in 1965.
Lester Pearson - 1963 - 1968
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Failures: English Canadians were
bitterly opposed to any policies that seemed to favour French Canadians and weaken the Federal government.
Lester Pearson - 1963 - 1968
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Problems: Pearson had a difficult time keeping strong ties with English
Canadians.
Lester Pearson - 1963 - 1968
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Leadership Style: “Trudeaumania” “Rock Star” Young, athletic and wealthy
bachelor Brilliant scholar and lawyer. World traveler Charismatic and media
savvy Adaptable and tough
Pierre Elliot Trudeau 1968 – 1979, 1980 - 1984
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Achievements: Promoted a Just Society Made many young Canadians
interested in politics. Believed in a strong federal
government. Introduced bilingualism
(Official Languages Act) Improved benefits for the
poor and elderly. Kept energy prices down. Fought American investment. Patriated the Constitution.
Pierre Elliot Trudeau 1968 – 1979, 1980 - 1984
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Failures: Trudeau’s centralist views
alienated the West and Quebec who wanted more power to go to the provinces.
Pierre Elliot Trudeau 1968 – 1979, 1980 - 1984
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Problems: Did not care about the opposition and fought for his vision of
Canada
Pierre Elliot Trudeau 1968 – 1979, 1980 - 1984