| 4.9.1969 | 77044 |  | Memorandum (aide-mémoire) | Canada (Politics) |
Canada supports Finland’s proposal to host a European security conference, welcoming efforts to improve East–West relations, promote stability, and prepare carefully for a successful and inclusive...
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| 1.11.1969 | 77045 | | Telegram | Canada (Politics) |
Determined to participate in a European Security Conference, Canada opts not to lobby for support, but to assert its right to be involved in the proceedings based on its role over the past century in...
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| 3.8.1972 | 77046 | | Memo | Canada (Politics) |
Canada aims to use the CSCE to boost trade, cooperation, and security with Europe, reduce reliance on the US, and promote stability. It supports gradual East–West dialogue, focusing on security,...
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| 5.1.1973 | 77047 | | Telegram | Canada (Politics) |
Canada strongly opposes weakening NATO’s stance on “freer movement” in CSCE talks, rejecting softer wording proposed by EEC states. It insists on firm negotiation tactics, full agenda scope, and...
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| 6.6.1973 | 77048 | | Memo | Canada (Politics) |
The CSCE preparatory talks are judged a success, having achieved key Western objectives such as freer movement. Approval of the final agenda is recommended, along with continuing negotiations from a...
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| 13.6.1973 | 77081 | | Report | Canada (Politics) |
Even though the Soviet Union initiated the idea of having a European Conference on security and cooperation Canada spots political profit for the West. Thus they agree to go to the first stage of the...
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| 5.7.1973 | 77050 | | Telegram | Canada (Politics) |
Discussing the CSCE together, the Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs prioritizes security and disarmament, dismissing human contacts as secondary, while the Canadian Secretary of State for External...
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| 5.12.1973 | 77052 | | Telegram | Canada (Politics) |
CSCE talks show little concrete progress, as major East–West disagreements on such topics as human contacts and information persist. Difficult negotiations lie ahead, likely producing only modest...
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| 20.12.1974 | 77053 | | Telegram | Canada (Politics) |
In presenting the results of the CSCE, it is recommended that Canada broaden its focus beyond human contacts to include overall achievements, such as security principles, economic cooperation, and...
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| 21.12.1974 | 77054 | | Telegram | Canada (Politics) |
Negotiations have produced meaningful Western gains, especially on human contacts and cooperation, though progress remains uneven, with outstanding difficulties in military measures and follow-up....
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