Canadian-Soviet Relations between the World Wars / / Aloysius Balawyder.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Toronto Press eBook-Package Archive 1933-1999
• VerfasserIn: Balawyder, Aloysius,
• Place / Publishing House: Toronto : : University of Toronto Press, , [2016]; ©1972
• Year of Publication: 2016
• Language: English
• Series: Heritage
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (258 p.)

This study, based on archives only recently made available, examines Canada’s relations with the Soviet Union between the first and second world wars. It shows how Canada’s policy towards Russia was influenced by the economic and foreign policies of Great Britain, by the revolutionary policies of the Comintern, by economic pressures within Canada and the Soviet Union, and by pressures from political and ethnic groups within Canada. Professor Balawyder explores the relationship between the Communist party of Canada and the Russian Comintern, and studies the effects of the activities of Canadian Communists on Canada’s political and commercial dealings with Russia. Those interested in Canada’s foreign relations and in the history of left-wing political groups in Canada will find this book an important contribution to a field of study long neglected.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Trade and Canada's Intervention in Northern Russia and Siberia -- 2. Adherence to the Anglo-Soviet Trade Agreement -- 3. Help for the Famine-stricken Peoples -- 4. De Jure Recognition -- 5. Diplomatic Rupture -- 6. Limited Diplomatic Relations Restored -- 7. Preliminary Skirmishes -- 8. The Undeclared Economic War -- 9. The Embargo under Strain -- 10. The Comintern and the Communist Party of Canada -- 11. Towards a Better Understanding -- 12. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index