Answer to Question #279711 in History for con

Question

What was Canada’s contribution on the world stage in the various crises (Suez Canal, etc.) that occurred in this time period? How did this shape Canadian identity?

Answer 1

During the Suez Crisis, Canada also provided troops to the UN mission and was invited to take part in the first major UN peacekeeping mission. It is important to bear in mind that Pearson was the only UN diplomat who had the influence, connections, and national stature to achieve what had never been achieved before

It helped to keep peace in the Middle East until Egypt demanded that it leave the area in 1967. Pearson emerged from the Suez crisis as the hero, winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his role. He had also fulfilled his dream to give Canada an independent place on the world stage