Brad’s Reviews > Canada's Long Fight Against Democracy > Status Update

In all the coups documented in this book, Ottawa worked in tandem with the U.S. government. However, that does not mean Ottawa was coerced into supporting these anti-democratic forces...In short, Canada's ruling class views the world much like their U.S. counterparts do and profits from global exploitation in a similar way.

Rarely do coups begin the day the leader or government is overthrown, and there are generally many opportunities to stop them.

Crazy how much Lester B. Pearson's name comes up as a Cold War hawk explicitly backing military juntas against popular land reform. Growing up being taught all about Canada's 'role as peacekeeper', the contrast is stark.