http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=39&Ses=2&DocId=3529225
"Early in 1969, a memo was discussed in cabinet. There
were all sorts of debates at that time. Originally the
government of the day said no, but people in Canada
rose up and said that it was really im****tant to decide
which side Canada was on. Were we on the side of the
United States in the war in Vietnam or would we allow
the draft dodgers and the war resisters to stay in Canada?
....Canada made it possible for over 100,000 Vietnam
war resisters to find a haven from militarism here
in Canada. New Democrats were early sup****ters
of extending that welcome. Former Prime Minister
Trudeau actively sought that solution eventually and
stated that Canada should be a haven from militarism
during the Vietnam war. Over 50,000 of those folks
remained in Canada. I am constantly amazed and
impressed at where I meet them and the kind of
contribution they are making to this country."
POD: 1969. Trudeau's government decides against
admitting American draft and war resisters into Canada, and
there is no "haven from militarism" north of the US border.
US draft dodgers in Canada face extradition back to the US.
(As for an exact POD, perhaps a few US draft dodgers
get involved in the FLQ and are arrested in the bombing of
the Montreal Stock Exchange?) Effects on Canada?
Effects on the US?
Any further ideas on this one?
Best,
Stan B.
