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This article explains the history of the Cold War era of NATO, the Warsaw Pact. It focuses on Canada's role during this era. Includes a list of suggested readings.

Listing of films from the National Film Board. The evolution of nuclear fear in Canada is documented in this collection. Beginning with rumours of communist spies, continuing with fear of nuclear attack, and finally today with testing of nuclear weapons in our northern provinces by the United States.

As millions of people celebrated victory in Europe, the Allies prepared for the final struggle against Japan. Nearly 80,000 Canadians volunteered to join the Pacific forces but the war ended before they could be sent.

CBC assesses damage and results of Tocsin B nuclear attack simulation exercise.

Compares and contrasts the positions of civil defense and nuclear disarmament.

Students explore a CBC Archives website to gather some first impressions and background information on the Cold War era and its impact on Canadian society and politics.

Investigates government and personal measures taken in order to ensure survival in the event of a nuclear war.

Canadian politicians react to President Kennedy's speech reporting the crisis caused by the Soviet Union placing ballistic missiles in Cuba.

Best suited for senior students, this task involves developing a timeline of some of the major events of the Cold War and indicating how Canada was involved or affected by them. May be modified for younger students.

Twelve nations signed the North Atlantic Treaty on 4 April 1949: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. They pledged mutual defence, but also - at Canadian insistence - social and economic cooperation.