“Any nation must be concerned that its obligations do not outrun its capabilities. A middle power such as Canada must be particularly careful to ration its commitments.” Unification1964Canadian Armed ForcesCanadian ForcesWhite Paper On DefenceCanadian Defence Author:Paul Hellyer
“It is, for the foreseeable future, impossible to conceive of any significant external threat to Canada which is not also a threat to North America as a whole. It is equally inconceivable that, in resisting clear and unequivocal aggression against Canadian territory, Canada could not rely on the active support of the United States. Recognition of these facts, however, must not be permitted to obscure certain national responsibilities of which account must be taken in Canadian policy.” UnificationWhite Paper1964Canadian Armed ForcesCanadian ForcesWhite Paper On Defence Author:Paul Hellyer