Throughout the 20th Century Canada has proved to be capable of being an independent country several times. The success of the Canadian forces at the battle of Vimy Ridge told the world that Canada is able to handle our own problems and win major battles. Which later lead to the birth of the Statute ...
Canada's military effort in World War I put the country into the world stage. ... So, Canada's first appearance in the European front showed the world that Canada was a force to be reckoned with and although the costs were high, it made people respect Canada as a military force. ...
The fact of the matter is that the EU does not possess the social cohesion that must be present to set a unified front to challenge the United States. ... There are several stages the EU must go through to solidify as a collective actor in world politics. ...