During the later part of the Cold War, Canada pursued a foreign policy emphasizing peacekeeping and diplomacy. Throughout, Canada maintained its commitment to peacekeeping, diplomacy, and multilateralism, contributing to global stability.

Canadians voiced concerns over civil rights, peace, and nuclear disarmament, actively participating in UN peacekeeping missions and played a mediating role in international conflicts.
However, this role was a balancing act between America and the Soviet Union.

In the 1970s-1980s, Canada faced challenges as tensions escalated between the Anglophone majority and the Francophone minority, mostly based in Québec.

Canada faced challenges as tensions escalated between the Anglophone majority and the Francophone minority, mostly based in Québec.
In October 1970, the FLQ, a radical Québec separatist organisation kidnapped and killed many politicians. It was the first time the Emergencies Act was used during peacetime.

After The October Crisis, Québec separatists shifted away from violence and to the ballot box, electing the pro-seperatist Parti Québecois.
Seperatism was now on the table. On the 20 May, 1980: The question was posed. The resuting answer? No.

After the referendum, a major question was posed: How will PM Trudeau appease the Québecois?
In 1982, PM Trudeau patriates the Canadian Constitution, and thus begins Canada's True Independence.

In the 1980s, Canada faced challenges as tensions escalated, with Prime Minister Mulroney supporting some US measures.
However, Canada also advocated for disarmament and non-proliferation. Canada recognized the changes in the Soviet Union under Gorbachev and supported peaceful coexistence.

The collapse of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union had global implications, and Canada played a role in supporting the newly independent countries.
Throughout the Cold War, Canada maintained its commitment to peacekeeping, diplomacy, and multilateralism, contributing to global stability.